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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,544.44, 14,518.02 and 9,284.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,544.44, 14,518.02 and 9,284.62 is: 12,783.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,544.44 : 14,518.02 = 9,284.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,544.44/14,518.02 = 9,284.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,544.44x = 14,518.02 × 9,284.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,544.44x = 134,794,298.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,794,298.85/10,544.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,783.45

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