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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,903.28, 14,941.68 and 9,853.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,903.28, 14,941.68 and 9,853.52 is: 13,503.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,903.28 : 14,941.68 = 9,853.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,903.28/14,941.68 = 9,853.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,903.28x = 14,941.68 × 9,853.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,903.28x = 147,228,142.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,228,142.71/10,903.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,503.11

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