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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,725.19, 16,055.86 and 9,598.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,725.19, 16,055.86 and 9,598.87 is: 14,369.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,725.19 : 16,055.86 = 9,598.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,725.19/16,055.86 = 9,598.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,725.19x = 16,055.86 × 9,598.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,725.19x = 154,118,112.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,118,112.88/10,725.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,369.73

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