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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,552.22, 14,552.43 and 9,059.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,552.22, 14,552.43 and 9,059.66 is: 12,494.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,552.22 : 14,552.43 = 9,059.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,552.22/14,552.43 = 9,059.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,552.22x = 14,552.43 × 9,059.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,552.22x = 131,840,067.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,840,067.97/10,552.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,494.06

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