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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,467.39, 14,433.48 and 8,873.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,467.39, 14,433.48 and 8,873.31 is: 12,235.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,467.39 : 14,433.48 = 8,873.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,467.39/14,433.48 = 8,873.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,467.39x = 14,433.48 × 8,873.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,467.39x = 128,072,742.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,072,742.42/10,467.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,235.40

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