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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,435.04, 14,391.96 and 9,173.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,435.04, 14,391.96 and 9,173.40 is: 12,651.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,435.04 : 14,391.96 = 9,173.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,435.04/14,391.96 = 9,173.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,435.04x = 14,391.96 × 9,173.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,435.04x = 132,023,205.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,023,205.86/10,435.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,651.92

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