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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,729.70, 16,094.55 and 9,952.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,729.70, 16,094.55 and 9,952.10 is: 14,928.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,729.70 : 16,094.55 = 9,952.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,729.70/16,094.55 = 9,952.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,729.70x = 16,094.55 × 9,952.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,729.70x = 160,174,571.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,174,571.06/10,729.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,928.15

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