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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,821.40, 14,928.06 and 9,968.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,821.40, 14,928.06 and 9,968.20 is: 13,751.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,821.40 : 14,928.06 = 9,968.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,821.40/14,928.06 = 9,968.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,821.40x = 14,928.06 × 9,968.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,821.40x = 148,805,887.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,805,887.69/10,821.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,751.08

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