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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,729.80, 16,094.70 and 9,952.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,729.80, 16,094.70 and 9,952.20 is: 14,928.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,729.80 : 16,094.70 = 9,952.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,729.80/16,094.70 = 9,952.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,729.80x = 16,094.70 × 9,952.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,729.80x = 160,177,673.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,177,673.34/10,729.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,928.30

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