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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,497.60, 15,746.40 and 9,695.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,497.60, 15,746.40 and 9,695.70 is: 14,543.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,497.60 : 15,746.40 = 9,695.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,497.60/15,746.40 = 9,695.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,497.60x = 15,746.40 × 9,695.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,497.60x = 152,672,370.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,672,370.48/10,497.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,543.55

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