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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,775.32, 16,162.98 and 9,531.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,775.32, 16,162.98 and 9,531.16 is: 14,296.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,775.32 : 16,162.98 = 9,531.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,775.32/16,162.98 = 9,531.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,775.32x = 16,162.98 × 9,531.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,775.32x = 154,051,948.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,051,948.46/10,775.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,296.74

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