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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,897.26, 14,991.03 and 9,546.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,897.26, 14,991.03 and 9,546.79 is: 13,133.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,897.26 : 14,991.03 = 9,546.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,897.26/14,991.03 = 9,546.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,897.26x = 14,991.03 × 9,546.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,897.26x = 143,116,205.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,116,205.92/10,897.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,133.23

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