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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,688.76, 14,754.60 and 9,567.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,688.76, 14,754.60 and 9,567.72 is: 13,207.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,688.76 : 14,754.60 = 9,567.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,688.76/14,754.60 = 9,567.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,688.76x = 14,754.60 × 9,567.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,688.76x = 141,167,881.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,167,881.51/10,688.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,207.13

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