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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,689.76, 14,755.98 and 9,568.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,689.76, 14,755.98 and 9,568.72 is: 13,208.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,689.76 : 14,755.98 = 9,568.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,689.76/14,755.98 = 9,568.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,689.76x = 14,755.98 × 9,568.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,689.76x = 141,195,840.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,195,840.95/10,689.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,208.51

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