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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,849.85, 16,248.23 and 9,798.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,849.85, 16,248.23 and 9,798.04 is: 14,673.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,849.85 : 16,248.23 = 9,798.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,849.85/16,248.23 = 9,798.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,849.85x = 16,248.23 × 9,798.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,849.85x = 159,200,815.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,200,815.53/10,849.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,673.09

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