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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,725.08, 16,074.30 and 9,629.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,725.08, 16,074.30 and 9,629.96 is: 14,432.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,725.08 : 16,074.30 = 9,629.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,725.08/16,074.30 = 9,629.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,725.08x = 16,074.30 × 9,629.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,725.08x = 154,794,866.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,794,866.03/10,725.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,432.98

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