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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,804.40, 16,206.60 and 9,508.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,804.40, 16,206.60 and 9,508.40 is: 14,262.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,804.40 : 16,206.60 = 9,508.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,804.40/16,206.60 = 9,508.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,804.40x = 16,206.60 × 9,508.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,804.40x = 154,098,835.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,098,835.44/10,804.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,262.60

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