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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,447.40, 15,671.10 and 9,961.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,447.40, 15,671.10 and 9,961.40 is: 14,942.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,447.40 : 15,671.10 = 9,961.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,447.40/15,671.10 = 9,961.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,447.40x = 15,671.10 × 9,961.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,447.40x = 156,106,095.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,106,095.54/10,447.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,942.10

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