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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,687.16, 16,110.83 and 9,973.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,687.16, 16,110.83 and 9,973.64 is: 15,035.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,687.16 : 16,110.83 = 9,973.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,687.16/16,110.83 = 9,973.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,687.16x = 16,110.83 × 9,973.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,687.16x = 160,683,618.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,683,618.52/10,687.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,035.20

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