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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,708.92, 14,759.40 and 9,034.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,708.92, 14,759.40 and 9,034.56 is: 12,451.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,708.92 : 14,759.40 = 9,034.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,708.92/14,759.40 = 9,034.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,708.92x = 14,759.40 × 9,034.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,708.92x = 133,344,684.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,344,684.86/10,708.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,451.74

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