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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,660.80, 15,958.80 and 9,494.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,660.80, 15,958.80 and 9,494.40 is: 14,212.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,660.80 : 15,958.80 = 9,494.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,660.80/15,958.80 = 9,494.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,660.80x = 15,958.80 × 9,494.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,660.80x = 151,519,230.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,519,230.72/10,660.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,212.74

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