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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,741.08, 14,789.02 and 9,756.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,741.08, 14,789.02 and 9,756.94 is: 13,433.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,741.08 : 14,789.02 = 9,756.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,741.08/14,789.02 = 9,756.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,741.08x = 14,789.02 × 9,756.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,741.08x = 144,295,580.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,295,580.80/10,741.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,433.99

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