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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,481.47, 14,479.13 and 9,535.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,481.47, 14,479.13 and 9,535.58 is: 13,172.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,481.47 : 14,479.13 = 9,535.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,481.47/14,479.13 = 9,535.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,481.47x = 14,479.13 × 9,535.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,481.47x = 138,066,902.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,066,902.45/10,481.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,172.48

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