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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,914.94, 15,065.83 and 9,438.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,914.94, 15,065.83 and 9,438.72 is: 13,028.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,914.94 : 15,065.83 = 9,438.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,914.94/15,065.83 = 9,438.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,914.94x = 15,065.83 × 9,438.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,914.94x = 142,202,150.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,202,150.94/10,914.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,028.21

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