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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,832.40, 16,248.60 and 9,104.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,832.40, 16,248.60 and 9,104.40 is: 13,656.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,832.40 : 16,248.60 = 9,104.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,832.40/16,248.60 = 9,104.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,832.40x = 16,248.60 × 9,104.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,832.40x = 147,933,753.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,933,753.84/10,832.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,656.60

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