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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,948.36, 16,407.40 and 9,483.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,948.36, 16,407.40 and 9,483.88 is: 14,212.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,948.36 : 16,407.40 = 9,483.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,948.36/16,407.40 = 9,483.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,948.36x = 16,407.40 × 9,483.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,948.36x = 155,605,812.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,605,812.71/10,948.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,212.71

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