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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,524.99, 14,543.70 and 9,012.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,524.99, 14,543.70 and 9,012.27 is: 12,453.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,524.99 : 14,543.70 = 9,012.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,524.99/14,543.70 = 9,012.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,524.99x = 14,543.70 × 9,012.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,524.99x = 131,071,751.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,071,751.20/10,524.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,453.38

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