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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,863.80, 16,281.30 and 9,625.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,863.80, 16,281.30 and 9,625.40 is: 14,425.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,863.80 : 16,281.30 = 9,625.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,863.80/16,281.30 = 9,625.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,863.80x = 16,281.30 × 9,625.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,863.80x = 156,714,025.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,714,025.02/10,863.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,425.34

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