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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,949.60, 16,424.40 and 9,718.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,949.60, 16,424.40 and 9,718.40 is: 14,577.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,949.60 : 16,424.40 = 9,718.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,949.60/16,424.40 = 9,718.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,949.60x = 16,424.40 × 9,718.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,949.60x = 159,618,888.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,618,888.96/10,949.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,577.60

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