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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,552.44, 14,529.04 and 9,292.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,552.44, 14,529.04 and 9,292.64 is: 12,794.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,552.44 : 14,529.04 = 9,292.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,552.44/14,529.04 = 9,292.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,552.44x = 14,529.04 × 9,292.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,552.44x = 135,013,138.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,013,138.27/10,552.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,794.49

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