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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,545.90, 14,581.17 and 9,233.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,545.90, 14,581.17 and 9,233.70 is: 12,766.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,545.90 : 14,581.17 = 9,233.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,545.90/14,581.17 = 9,233.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,545.90x = 14,581.17 × 9,233.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,545.90x = 134,638,149.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,638,149.43/10,545.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,766.87

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