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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,849.03, 14,944.91 and 9,250.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,849.03, 14,944.91 and 9,250.47 is: 12,742.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,849.03 : 14,944.91 = 9,250.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,849.03/14,944.91 = 9,250.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,849.03x = 14,944.91 × 9,250.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,849.03x = 138,247,395.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,247,395.36/10,849.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,742.84

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