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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,701.38, 14,774.84 and 9,580.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,701.38, 14,774.84 and 9,580.39 is: 13,227.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,701.38 : 14,774.84 = 9,580.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,701.38/14,774.84 = 9,580.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,701.38x = 14,774.84 × 9,580.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,701.38x = 141,548,680.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,548,680.48/10,701.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,227.14

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