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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,435.29, 14,392.32 and 9,173.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,435.29, 14,392.32 and 9,173.67 is: 12,652.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,435.29 : 14,392.32 = 9,173.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,435.29/14,392.32 = 9,173.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,435.29x = 14,392.32 × 9,173.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,435.29x = 132,030,394.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,030,394.21/10,435.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,652.30

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