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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,206.40, 15,309.60 and 9,169.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,206.40, 15,309.60 and 9,169.60 is: 13,754.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,206.40 : 15,309.60 = 9,169.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,206.40/15,309.60 = 9,169.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,206.40x = 15,309.60 × 9,169.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,206.40x = 140,382,908.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,382,908.16/10,206.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,754.40

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