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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,328.40, 15,492.60 and 9,291.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,328.40, 15,492.60 and 9,291.60 is: 13,937.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,328.40 : 15,492.60 = 9,291.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,328.40/15,492.60 = 9,291.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,328.40x = 15,492.60 × 9,291.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,328.40x = 143,951,042.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,951,042.16/10,328.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,937.40

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