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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,684.52, 14,737.22 and 9,803.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,684.52, 14,737.22 and 9,803.24 is: 13,521.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,684.52 : 14,737.22 = 9,803.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,684.52/14,737.22 = 9,803.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,684.52x = 14,737.22 × 9,803.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,684.52x = 144,472,504.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,472,504.59/10,684.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,521.67

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