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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,497.60, 14,482.56 and 9,171.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,497.60, 14,482.56 and 9,171.36 is: 12,652.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,497.60 : 14,482.56 = 9,171.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,497.60/14,482.56 = 9,171.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,497.60x = 14,482.56 × 9,171.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,497.60x = 132,824,771.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,824,771.48/10,497.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,652.87

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