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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,720.60, 16,081.21 and 9,150.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,720.60, 16,081.21 and 9,150.70 is: 13,726.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,720.60 : 16,081.21 = 9,150.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,720.60/16,081.21 = 9,150.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,720.60x = 16,081.21 × 9,150.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,720.60x = 147,154,329.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,154,329.73/10,720.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,726.32

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