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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,711.70, 16,067.55 and 9,620.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,711.70, 16,067.55 and 9,620.90 is: 14,431.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,711.70 : 16,067.55 = 9,620.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,711.70/16,067.55 = 9,620.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,711.70x = 16,067.55 × 9,620.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,711.70x = 154,584,291.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,584,291.80/10,711.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,431.35

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