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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,732.59, 14,817.83 and 8,747.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,732.59, 14,817.83 and 8,747.87 is: 12,077.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,732.59 : 14,817.83 = 8,747.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,732.59/14,817.83 = 8,747.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,732.59x = 14,817.83 × 8,747.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,732.59x = 129,624,332.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,624,332.69/10,732.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,077.64

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