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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,753.40, 16,097.70 and 9,457.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,753.40, 16,097.70 and 9,457.40 is: 14,157.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,753.40 : 16,097.70 = 9,457.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,753.40/16,097.70 = 9,457.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,753.40x = 16,097.70 × 9,457.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,753.40x = 152,242,387.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,242,387.98/10,753.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,157.60

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