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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,821.72, 16,204.55 and 9,271.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,821.72, 16,204.55 and 9,271.65 is: 13,883.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,821.72 : 16,204.55 = 9,271.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,821.72/16,204.55 = 9,271.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,821.72x = 16,204.55 × 9,271.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,821.72x = 150,242,869.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,242,869.65/10,821.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,883.46

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