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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,754.40, 16,131.60 and 9,218.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,754.40, 16,131.60 and 9,218.40 is: 13,827.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,754.40 : 16,131.60 = 9,218.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,754.40/16,131.60 = 9,218.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,754.40x = 16,131.60 × 9,218.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,754.40x = 148,707,541.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,707,541.44/10,754.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,827.60

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