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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,475.37, 14,439.20 and 9,616.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,475.37, 14,439.20 and 9,616.98 is: 13,255.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,475.37 : 14,439.20 = 9,616.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,475.37/14,439.20 = 9,616.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,475.37x = 14,439.20 × 9,616.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,475.37x = 138,861,449.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,861,449.53/10,475.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,255.99

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