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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,512.80, 15,736.80 and 9,346.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,512.80, 15,736.80 and 9,346.40 is: 13,990.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,512.80 : 15,736.80 = 9,346.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,512.80/15,736.80 = 9,346.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,512.80x = 15,736.80 × 9,346.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,512.80x = 147,082,427.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,082,427.52/10,512.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,990.79

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