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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,701.68, 14,773.47 and 7,122.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,701.68, 14,773.47 and 7,122.60 is: 9,832.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,701.68 : 14,773.47 = 7,122.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,701.68/14,773.47 = 7,122.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,701.68x = 14,773.47 × 7,122.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,701.68x = 105,225,517.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,225,517.42/10,701.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,832.62

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