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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,336.48, 14,267.52 and 9,807.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,336.48, 14,267.52 and 9,807.49 is: 13,537.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,336.48 : 14,267.52 = 9,807.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,336.48/14,267.52 = 9,807.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,336.48x = 14,267.52 × 9,807.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,336.48x = 139,928,559.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,928,559.72/10,336.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,537.35

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