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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,751.60, 16,127.40 and 9,676.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,751.60, 16,127.40 and 9,676.40 is: 14,514.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,751.60 : 16,127.40 = 9,676.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,751.60/16,127.40 = 9,676.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,751.60x = 16,127.40 × 9,676.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,751.60x = 156,055,173.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,055,173.36/10,751.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,514.60

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