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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,746.81, 14,790.20 and 9,089.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,746.81, 14,790.20 and 9,089.96 is: 12,509.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,746.81 : 14,790.20 = 9,089.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,746.81/14,790.20 = 9,089.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,746.81x = 14,790.20 × 9,089.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,746.81x = 134,442,206.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,442,206.99/10,746.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,509.96

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