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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,630.60, 15,945.90 and 9,658.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,630.60, 15,945.90 and 9,658.60 is: 14,487.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,630.60 : 15,945.90 = 9,658.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,630.60/15,945.90 = 9,658.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,630.60x = 15,945.90 × 9,658.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,630.60x = 154,015,069.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,015,069.74/10,630.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,487.90

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