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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,444.60, 15,666.90 and 9,213.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,444.60, 15,666.90 and 9,213.40 is: 13,820.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,444.60 : 15,666.90 = 9,213.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,444.60/15,666.90 = 9,213.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,444.60x = 15,666.90 × 9,213.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,444.60x = 144,345,416.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,345,416.46/10,444.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,820.10

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