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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,675.60, 16,093.48 and 9,962

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,675.60, 16,093.48 and 9,962 is: 15,017.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,675.60 : 16,093.48 = 9,962 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,675.60/16,093.48 = 9,962/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,675.60x = 16,093.48 × 9,962
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,675.60x = 160,323,247.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,323,247.76/10,675.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,017.73

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