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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,496.80, 15,745.20 and 9,071.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,496.80, 15,745.20 and 9,071.20 is: 13,606.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,496.80 : 15,745.20 = 9,071.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,496.80/15,745.20 = 9,071.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,496.80x = 15,745.20 × 9,071.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,496.80x = 142,827,858.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,827,858.24/10,496.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,606.80

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