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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,808.80, 16,213.20 and 9,383.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,808.80, 16,213.20 and 9,383.20 is: 14,074.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,808.80 : 16,213.20 = 9,383.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,808.80/16,213.20 = 9,383.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,808.80x = 16,213.20 × 9,383.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,808.80x = 152,131,698.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,131,698.24/10,808.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,074.80

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