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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,588.10, 15,882.15 and 9,786.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,588.10, 15,882.15 and 9,786.20 is: 14,679.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,588.10 : 15,882.15 = 9,786.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,588.10/15,882.15 = 9,786.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,588.10x = 15,882.15 × 9,786.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,588.10x = 155,425,896.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,425,896.33/10,588.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,679.30

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