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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,762.80, 16,144.20 and 9,985.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,762.80, 16,144.20 and 9,985.20 is: 14,977.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,762.80 : 16,144.20 = 9,985.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,762.80/16,144.20 = 9,985.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,762.80x = 16,144.20 × 9,985.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,762.80x = 161,203,065.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,203,065.84/10,762.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,977.80

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