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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,510.40, 15,749.40 and 9,117.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,510.40, 15,749.40 and 9,117.20 is: 13,661.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,510.40 : 15,749.40 = 9,117.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,510.40/15,749.40 = 9,117.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,510.40x = 15,749.40 × 9,117.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,510.40x = 143,590,429.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,590,429.68/10,510.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,661.75

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