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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,648.41, 15,986.67 and 9,098.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,648.41, 15,986.67 and 9,098.34 is: 13,659.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,648.41 : 15,986.67 = 9,098.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,648.41/15,986.67 = 9,098.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,648.41x = 15,986.67 × 9,098.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,648.41x = 145,452,159.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,452,159.13/10,648.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,659.52

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