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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,473.87, 14,437.11 and 9,615.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,473.87, 14,437.11 and 9,615.48 is: 13,253.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,473.87 : 14,437.11 = 9,615.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,473.87/14,437.11 = 9,615.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,473.87x = 14,437.11 × 9,615.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,473.87x = 138,819,742.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,819,742.46/10,473.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,253.91

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