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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,441.80, 15,630.30 and 9,858.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,441.80, 15,630.30 and 9,858.60 is: 14,757.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,441.80 : 15,630.30 = 9,858.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,441.80/15,630.30 = 9,858.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,441.80x = 15,630.30 × 9,858.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,441.80x = 154,092,875.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,092,875.58/10,441.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,757.31

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