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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,615.62, 14,632.74 and 9,758.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,615.62, 14,632.74 and 9,758.10 is: 13,450.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,615.62 : 14,632.74 = 9,758.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,615.62/14,632.74 = 9,758.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,615.62x = 14,632.74 × 9,758.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,615.62x = 142,787,740.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,787,740.19/10,615.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,450.72

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