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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,275.75, 14,209.70 and 9,811.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,275.75, 14,209.70 and 9,811.62 is: 13,567.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,275.75 : 14,209.70 = 9,811.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,275.75/14,209.70 = 9,811.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,275.75x = 14,209.70 × 9,811.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,275.75x = 139,420,127.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,420,127.66/10,275.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,567.88

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