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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,445.88, 14,406.96 and 9,184.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,445.88, 14,406.96 and 9,184.26 is: 12,666.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,445.88 : 14,406.96 = 9,184.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,445.88/14,406.96 = 9,184.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,445.88x = 14,406.96 × 9,184.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,445.88x = 132,317,266.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,317,266.45/10,445.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,666.93

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