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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,876.95, 14,952.47 and 9,358.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,876.95, 14,952.47 and 9,358.97 is: 12,865.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,876.95 : 14,952.47 = 9,358.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,876.95/14,952.47 = 9,358.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,876.95x = 14,952.47 × 9,358.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,876.95x = 139,939,596.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,939,596.60/10,876.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,865.70

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