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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,729.95, 16,098.57 and 9,694.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,729.95, 16,098.57 and 9,694.77 is: 14,545.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,729.95 : 16,098.57 = 9,694.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,729.95/16,098.57 = 9,694.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,729.95x = 16,098.57 × 9,694.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,729.95x = 156,071,933.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,071,933.48/10,729.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,545.45

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