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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,744.29, 16,042.91 and 9,626.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,744.29, 16,042.91 and 9,626.49 is: 14,373.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,744.29 : 16,042.91 = 9,626.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,744.29/16,042.91 = 9,626.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,744.29x = 16,042.91 × 9,626.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,744.29x = 154,436,864.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,436,864.55/10,744.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,373.85

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