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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,964.70, 16,399.05 and 9,803.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,964.70, 16,399.05 and 9,803.10 is: 14,661.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,964.70 : 16,399.05 = 9,803.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,964.70/16,399.05 = 9,803.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,964.70x = 16,399.05 × 9,803.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,964.70x = 160,761,527.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,761,527.06/10,964.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,661.74

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