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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,544.40, 14,579.10 and 9,232.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,544.40, 14,579.10 and 9,232.20 is: 12,764.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,544.40 : 14,579.10 = 9,232.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,544.40/14,579.10 = 9,232.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,544.40x = 14,579.10 × 9,232.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,544.40x = 134,597,167.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,597,167.02/10,544.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,764.80

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