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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,764.80, 16,147.20 and 9,209.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,764.80, 16,147.20 and 9,209.60 is: 13,814.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,764.80 : 16,147.20 = 9,209.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,764.80/16,147.20 = 9,209.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,764.80x = 16,147.20 × 9,209.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,764.80x = 148,709,253.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,709,253.12/10,764.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,814.40

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