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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,650.60, 15,975.90 and 9,808.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,650.60, 15,975.90 and 9,808.20 is: 14,712.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,650.60 : 15,975.90 = 9,808.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,650.60/15,975.90 = 9,808.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,650.60x = 15,975.90 × 9,808.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,650.60x = 156,694,822.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,694,822.38/10,650.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,712.30

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