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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,825.10, 16,206.04 and 9,787.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,825.10, 16,206.04 and 9,787.50 is: 14,652.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,825.10 : 16,206.04 = 9,787.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,825.10/16,206.04 = 9,787.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,825.10x = 16,206.04 × 9,787.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,825.10x = 158,616,616.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,616,616.50/10,825.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,652.67

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