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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,757.80, 16,136.70 and 9,029.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,757.80, 16,136.70 and 9,029.80 is: 13,544.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,757.80 : 16,136.70 = 9,029.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,757.80/16,136.70 = 9,029.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,757.80x = 16,136.70 × 9,029.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,757.80x = 145,711,173.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,711,173.66/10,757.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,544.70

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