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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,759.80, 16,139.70 and 9,031.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,759.80, 16,139.70 and 9,031.80 is: 13,547.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,759.80 : 16,139.70 = 9,031.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,759.80/16,139.70 = 9,031.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,759.80x = 16,139.70 × 9,031.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,759.80x = 145,770,542.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,770,542.46/10,759.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,547.70

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