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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,746.54, 16,046.26 and 9,628.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,746.54, 16,046.26 and 9,628.74 is: 14,377.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,746.54 : 16,046.26 = 9,628.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,746.54/16,046.26 = 9,628.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,746.54x = 16,046.26 × 9,628.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,746.54x = 154,505,241.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,505,241.44/10,746.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,377.21

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