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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,982.40, 16,473.60 and 9,686.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,982.40, 16,473.60 and 9,686.40 is: 14,529.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,982.40 : 16,473.60 = 9,686.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,982.40/16,473.60 = 9,686.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,982.40x = 16,473.60 × 9,686.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,982.40x = 159,569,879.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,569,879.04/10,982.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,529.60

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