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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,600.88, 14,660.96 and 9,272.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,600.88, 14,660.96 and 9,272.27 is: 12,823.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,600.88 : 14,660.96 = 9,272.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,600.88/14,660.96 = 9,272.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,600.88x = 14,660.96 × 9,272.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,600.88x = 135,940,259.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,940,259.91/10,600.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,823.49

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