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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,754.40, 16,099.20 and 9,458.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,754.40, 16,099.20 and 9,458.40 is: 14,159.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,754.40 : 16,099.20 = 9,458.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,754.40/16,099.20 = 9,458.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,754.40x = 16,099.20 × 9,458.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,754.40x = 152,272,673.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,272,673.28/10,754.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,159.10

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