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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,682.34, 14,748.56 and 9,561.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,682.34, 14,748.56 and 9,561.33 is: 13,200.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,682.34 : 14,748.56 = 9,561.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,682.34/14,748.56 = 9,561.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,682.34x = 14,748.56 × 9,561.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,682.34x = 141,015,801.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,015,801.38/10,682.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,200.83

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