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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,673.35, 15,977.22 and 9,098.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,673.35, 15,977.22 and 9,098.71 is: 13,620.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,673.35 : 15,977.22 = 9,098.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,673.35/15,977.22 = 9,098.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,673.35x = 15,977.22 × 9,098.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,673.35x = 145,372,017.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,372,017.32/10,673.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,620.10

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