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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,868.34, 16,211.16 and 9,871.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,868.34, 16,211.16 and 9,871.74 is: 14,724.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,868.34 : 16,211.16 = 9,871.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,868.34/16,211.16 = 9,871.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,868.34x = 16,211.16 × 9,871.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,868.34x = 160,032,356.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,032,356.62/10,868.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,724.64

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