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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,748.82, 16,044.67 and 9,957.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,748.82, 16,044.67 and 9,957.40 is: 14,863.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,748.82 : 16,044.67 = 9,957.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,748.82/16,044.67 = 9,957.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,748.82x = 16,044.67 × 9,957.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,748.82x = 159,763,113.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,763,113.38/10,748.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,863.32

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