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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,728.70, 16,093.05 and 9,108.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,728.70, 16,093.05 and 9,108.70 is: 13,663.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,728.70 : 16,093.05 = 9,108.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,728.70/16,093.05 = 9,108.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,728.70x = 16,093.05 × 9,108.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,728.70x = 146,586,764.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,586,764.54/10,728.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,663.05

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