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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,438.90, 14,397.31 and 9,177.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,438.90, 14,397.31 and 9,177.28 is: 12,657.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,438.90 : 14,397.31 = 9,177.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,438.90/14,397.31 = 9,177.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,438.90x = 14,397.31 × 9,177.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,438.90x = 132,128,027.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,128,027.24/10,438.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,657.28

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