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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,703.70, 16,055.55 and 9,407.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,703.70, 16,055.55 and 9,407.70 is: 14,111.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,703.70 : 16,055.55 = 9,407.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,703.70/16,055.55 = 9,407.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,703.70x = 16,055.55 × 9,407.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,703.70x = 151,045,797.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,045,797.74/10,703.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,111.55

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