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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,310.76, 16,882.70 and 9,981.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,310.76, 16,882.70 and 9,981.28 is: 14,898.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,310.76 : 16,882.70 = 9,981.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,310.76/16,882.70 = 9,981.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,310.76x = 16,882.70 × 9,981.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,310.76x = 168,510,955.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,510,955.86/11,310.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,898.29

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