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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,555.72, 14,557.26 and 9,063.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,555.72, 14,557.26 and 9,063.16 is: 12,498.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,555.72 : 14,557.26 = 9,063.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,555.72/14,557.26 = 9,063.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,555.72x = 14,557.26 × 9,063.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,555.72x = 131,934,776.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,934,776.54/10,555.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,498.89

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