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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,940.70, 16,411.05 and 9,774.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,940.70, 16,411.05 and 9,774.30 is: 14,661.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,940.70 : 16,411.05 = 9,774.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,940.70/16,411.05 = 9,774.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,940.70x = 16,411.05 × 9,774.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,940.70x = 160,406,526.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,406,526.02/10,940.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,661.45

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