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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,109.60, 15,164.40 and 9,040.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,109.60, 15,164.40 and 9,040.40 is: 13,560.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,109.60 : 15,164.40 = 9,040.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,109.60/15,164.40 = 9,040.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,109.60x = 15,164.40 × 9,040.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,109.60x = 137,092,241.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,092,241.76/10,109.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,560.60

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