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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,663.80, 15,963.30 and 9,497.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,663.80, 15,963.30 and 9,497.40 is: 14,217.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,663.80 : 15,963.30 = 9,497.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,663.80/15,963.30 = 9,497.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,663.80x = 15,963.30 × 9,497.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,663.80x = 151,609,845.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,609,845.42/10,663.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,217.24

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