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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,480.80, 15,688.80 and 9,314.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,480.80, 15,688.80 and 9,314.40 is: 13,942.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,480.80 : 15,688.80 = 9,314.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,480.80/15,688.80 = 9,314.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,480.80x = 15,688.80 × 9,314.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,480.80x = 146,131,758.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,131,758.72/10,480.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,942.81

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