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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,638.96, 15,971.40 and 9,913.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,638.96, 15,971.40 and 9,913.20 is: 14,881.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,638.96 : 15,971.40 = 9,913.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,638.96/15,971.40 = 9,913.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,638.96x = 15,971.40 × 9,913.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,638.96x = 158,327,682.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,327,682.48/10,638.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,881.88

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