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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,768.40, 16,120.20 and 9,472.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,768.40, 16,120.20 and 9,472.40 is: 14,180.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,768.40 : 16,120.20 = 9,472.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,768.40/16,120.20 = 9,472.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,768.40x = 16,120.20 × 9,472.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,768.40x = 152,696,982.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,696,982.48/10,768.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,180.10

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