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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,534.37, 14,512.02 and 9,017.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,534.37, 14,512.02 and 9,017.09 is: 12,421.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,534.37 : 14,512.02 = 9,017.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,534.37/14,512.02 = 9,017.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,534.37x = 14,512.02 × 9,017.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,534.37x = 130,856,138.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,856,138.47/10,534.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,421.83

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