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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,440.51, 14,319.70 and 9,875.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,440.51, 14,319.70 and 9,875.67 is: 13,544.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,440.51 : 14,319.70 = 9,875.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,440.51/14,319.70 = 9,875.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,440.51x = 14,319.70 × 9,875.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,440.51x = 141,416,607.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,416,607.01/10,440.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,544.99

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