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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,320.58, 15,497.79 and 9,794.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,320.58, 15,497.79 and 9,794.71 is: 14,708.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,320.58 : 15,497.79 = 9,794.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,320.58/15,497.79 = 9,794.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,320.58x = 15,497.79 × 9,794.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,320.58x = 151,796,358.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,796,358.69/10,320.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,708.12

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