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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,860.47, 14,979.71 and 9,967.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,860.47, 14,979.71 and 9,967.09 is: 13,747.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,860.47 : 14,979.71 = 9,967.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,860.47/14,979.71 = 9,967.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,860.47x = 14,979.71 × 9,967.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,860.47x = 149,304,117.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,304,117.74/10,860.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,747.49

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