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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,937.70, 16,363.35 and 9,900.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,937.70, 16,363.35 and 9,900.90 is: 14,812.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,937.70 : 16,363.35 = 9,900.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,937.70/16,363.35 = 9,900.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,937.70x = 16,363.35 × 9,900.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,937.70x = 162,011,892.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,011,892.02/10,937.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,812.24

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