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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,733.98, 14,780.46 and 9,521.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,733.98, 14,780.46 and 9,521.68 is: 13,111.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,733.98 : 14,780.46 = 9,521.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,733.98/14,780.46 = 9,521.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,733.98x = 14,780.46 × 9,521.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,733.98x = 140,734,810.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,734,810.37/10,733.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,111.15

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