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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,843.54, 16,242.60 and 9,528.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,843.54, 16,242.60 and 9,528.91 is: 14,273.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,843.54 : 16,242.60 = 9,528.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,843.54/16,242.60 = 9,528.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,843.54x = 16,242.60 × 9,528.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,843.54x = 154,774,273.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,774,273.57/10,843.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,273.41

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