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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,592.16, 15,841.60 and 9,430.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,592.16, 15,841.60 and 9,430.40 is: 14,104.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,592.16 : 15,841.60 = 9,430.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,592.16/15,841.60 = 9,430.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,592.16x = 15,841.60 × 9,430.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,592.16x = 149,392,624.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,392,624.64/10,592.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,104.08

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