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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,357.04, 14,295.84 and 9,827.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,357.04, 14,295.84 and 9,827.96 is: 13,565.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,357.04 : 14,295.84 = 9,827.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,357.04/14,295.84 = 9,827.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,357.04x = 14,295.84 × 9,827.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,357.04x = 140,498,943.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,498,943.69/10,357.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,565.55

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