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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,700.70, 16,051.05 and 9,609.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,700.70, 16,051.05 and 9,609.90 is: 14,414.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,700.70 : 16,051.05 = 9,609.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,700.70/16,051.05 = 9,609.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,700.70x = 16,051.05 × 9,609.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,700.70x = 154,248,985.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,248,985.40/10,700.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,414.85

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