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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,550.44, 14,554.26 and 9,800.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,550.44, 14,554.26 and 9,800.02 is: 13,519.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,550.44 : 14,554.26 = 9,800.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,550.44/14,554.26 = 9,800.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,550.44x = 14,554.26 × 9,800.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,550.44x = 142,632,039.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,632,039.09/10,550.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,519.06

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