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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,962.88, 16,443.75 and 9,744.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,962.88, 16,443.75 and 9,744.28 is: 14,615.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,962.88 : 16,443.75 = 9,744.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,962.88/16,443.75 = 9,744.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,962.88x = 16,443.75 × 9,744.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,962.88x = 160,232,504.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,232,504.25/10,962.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,615.91

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