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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,669.97, 14,731.50 and 9,548.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,669.97, 14,731.50 and 9,548.99 is: 13,183.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,669.97 : 14,731.50 = 9,548.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,669.97/14,731.50 = 9,548.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,669.97x = 14,731.50 × 9,548.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,669.97x = 140,670,872.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,670,872.53/10,669.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,183.82

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