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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,984.70, 16,477.05 and 9,688.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,984.70, 16,477.05 and 9,688.70 is: 14,533.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,984.70 : 16,477.05 = 9,688.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,984.70/16,477.05 = 9,688.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,984.70x = 16,477.05 × 9,688.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,984.70x = 159,641,194.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,641,194.34/10,984.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,533.05

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