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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,575.40, 14,621.90 and 9,263.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,575.40, 14,621.90 and 9,263.20 is: 12,807.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,575.40 : 14,621.90 = 9,263.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,575.40/14,621.90 = 9,263.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,575.40x = 14,621.90 × 9,263.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,575.40x = 135,445,584.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,445,584.08/10,575.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,807.61

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