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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,783.34, 14,848.35 and 9,207.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,783.34, 14,848.35 and 9,207.98 is: 12,679.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,783.34 : 14,848.35 = 9,207.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,783.34/14,848.35 = 9,207.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,783.34x = 14,848.35 × 9,207.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,783.34x = 136,723,309.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,723,309.83/10,783.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,679.12

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