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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,792.20, 14,875.74 and 9,334.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,792.20, 14,875.74 and 9,334.20 is: 12,866.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,792.20 : 14,875.74 = 9,334.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,792.20/14,875.74 = 9,334.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,792.20x = 14,875.74 × 9,334.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,792.20x = 138,853,132.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,853,132.31/10,792.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,866.06

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