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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,834.80, 16,252.20 and 9,741.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,834.80, 16,252.20 and 9,741.30 is: 14,611.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,834.80 : 16,252.20 = 9,741.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,834.80/16,252.20 = 9,741.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,834.80x = 16,252.20 × 9,741.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,834.80x = 158,317,555.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,317,555.86/10,834.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,611.95

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