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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,488.54, 14,475.60 and 9,602.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,488.54, 14,475.60 and 9,602.76 is: 13,253.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,488.54 : 14,475.60 = 9,602.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,488.54/14,475.60 = 9,602.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,488.54x = 14,475.60 × 9,602.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,488.54x = 139,005,712.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,005,712.66/10,488.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,253.10

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