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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,666.60, 15,980.70 and 9,437.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,666.60, 15,980.70 and 9,437.80 is: 14,139.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,666.60 : 15,980.70 = 9,437.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,666.60/15,980.70 = 9,437.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,666.60x = 15,980.70 × 9,437.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,666.60x = 150,822,650.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,822,650.46/10,666.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,139.71

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