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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,669.70, 15,968.10 and 9,794.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,669.70, 15,968.10 and 9,794.90 is: 14,658.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,669.70 : 15,968.10 = 9,794.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,669.70/15,968.10 = 9,794.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,669.70x = 15,968.10 × 9,794.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,669.70x = 156,405,942.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,405,942.69/10,669.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,658.89

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