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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,727.49, 16,092.45 and 9,625.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,727.49, 16,092.45 and 9,625.08 is: 14,438.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,727.49 : 16,092.45 = 9,625.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,727.49/16,092.45 = 9,625.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,727.49x = 16,092.45 × 9,625.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,727.49x = 154,891,118.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,891,118.65/10,727.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,438.71

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