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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,668.47, 14,729.43 and 9,547.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,668.47, 14,729.43 and 9,547.48 is: 13,181.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,668.47 : 14,729.43 = 9,547.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,668.47/14,729.43 = 9,547.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,668.47x = 14,729.43 × 9,547.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,668.47x = 140,628,939.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,628,939.42/10,668.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,181.73

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