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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,438.85, 14,369.31 and 9,110.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,438.85, 14,369.31 and 9,110.27 is: 12,540.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,438.85 : 14,369.31 = 9,110.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,438.85/14,369.31 = 9,110.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,438.85x = 14,369.31 × 9,110.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,438.85x = 130,908,221.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,908,221.97/10,438.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,540.49

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