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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,482.54, 14,467.32 and 9,596.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,482.54, 14,467.32 and 9,596.76 is: 13,244.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,482.54 : 14,467.32 = 9,596.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,482.54/14,467.32 = 9,596.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,482.54x = 14,467.32 × 9,596.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,482.54x = 138,839,397.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,839,397.88/10,482.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,244.82

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