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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,700.47, 14,770.71 and 9,579.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,700.47, 14,770.71 and 9,579.33 is: 13,223.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,700.47 : 14,770.71 = 9,579.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,700.47/14,770.71 = 9,579.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,700.47x = 14,770.71 × 9,579.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,700.47x = 141,493,505.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,493,505.42/10,700.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,223.11

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