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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,272.60, 15,408.90 and 9,786.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,272.60, 15,408.90 and 9,786.60 is: 14,679.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,272.60 : 15,408.90 = 9,786.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,272.60/15,408.90 = 9,786.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,272.60x = 15,408.90 × 9,786.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,272.60x = 150,800,740.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,800,740.74/10,272.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,679.90

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