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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,868.73, 14,941.14 and 9,350.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,868.73, 14,941.14 and 9,350.73 is: 12,854.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,868.73 : 14,941.14 = 9,350.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,868.73/14,941.14 = 9,350.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,868.73x = 14,941.14 × 9,350.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,868.73x = 139,710,566.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,710,566.03/10,868.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,854.36

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