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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,660.98, 16,007.88 and 9,501.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,660.98, 16,007.88 and 9,501.88 is: 14,267.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,660.98 : 16,007.88 = 9,501.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,660.98/16,007.88 = 9,501.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,660.98x = 16,007.88 × 9,501.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,660.98x = 152,104,954.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,104,954.81/10,660.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,267.45

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