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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,458.06, 14,423.64 and 9,196.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,458.06, 14,423.64 and 9,196.44 is: 12,683.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,458.06 : 14,423.64 = 9,196.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,458.06/14,423.64 = 9,196.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,458.06x = 14,423.64 × 9,196.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,458.06x = 132,646,139.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,646,139.84/10,458.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,683.63

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