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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,465.96, 14,453.82 and 8,965.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,465.96, 14,453.82 and 8,965.18 is: 12,381.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,465.96 : 14,453.82 = 8,965.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,465.96/14,453.82 = 8,965.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,465.96x = 14,453.82 × 8,965.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,465.96x = 129,581,097.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,581,097.99/10,465.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,381.20

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