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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,437.94, 14,395.96 and 9,176.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,437.94, 14,395.96 and 9,176.30 is: 12,655.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,437.94 : 14,395.96 = 9,176.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,437.94/14,395.96 = 9,176.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,437.94x = 14,395.96 × 9,176.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,437.94x = 132,101,641.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,101,641.22/10,437.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,655.91

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