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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,436.91, 14,394.54 and 9,175.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,436.91, 14,394.54 and 9,175.29 is: 12,654.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,436.91 : 14,394.54 = 9,175.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,436.91/14,394.54 = 9,175.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,436.91x = 14,394.54 × 9,175.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,436.91x = 132,074,078.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,074,078.92/10,436.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,654.52

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