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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,860.72, 14,980.06 and 9,967.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,860.72, 14,980.06 and 9,967.34 is: 13,747.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,860.72 : 14,980.06 = 9,967.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,860.72/14,980.06 = 9,967.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,860.72x = 14,980.06 × 9,967.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,860.72x = 149,311,351.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,311,351.24/10,860.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,747.83

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