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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,843.60, 16,265.40 and 9,029.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,843.60, 16,265.40 and 9,029.20 is: 13,543.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,843.60 : 16,265.40 = 9,029.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,843.60/16,265.40 = 9,029.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,843.60x = 16,265.40 × 9,029.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,843.60x = 146,863,549.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,863,549.68/10,843.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,543.80

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