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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,791.40, 16,167.90 and 9,255.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,791.40, 16,167.90 and 9,255.40 is: 13,866.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,791.40 : 16,167.90 = 9,255.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,791.40/16,167.90 = 9,255.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,791.40x = 16,167.90 × 9,255.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,791.40x = 149,640,381.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,640,381.66/10,791.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,866.63

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