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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,437.35, 14,405.72 and 9,596.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,437.35, 14,405.72 and 9,596.72 is: 13,245.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,437.35 : 14,405.72 = 9,596.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,437.35/14,405.72 = 9,596.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,437.35x = 14,405.72 × 9,596.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,437.35x = 138,247,541.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,247,541.23/10,437.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,245.46

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