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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,480.46, 15,720.72 and 9,954.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,480.46, 15,720.72 and 9,954.89 is: 14,932.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,480.46 : 15,720.72 = 9,954.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,480.46/15,720.72 = 9,954.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,480.46x = 15,720.72 × 9,954.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,480.46x = 156,497,959.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,497,959.72/10,480.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,932.36

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