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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,845.20, 16,267.80 and 9,380

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,845.20, 16,267.80 and 9,380 is: 14,070.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,845.20 : 16,267.80 = 9,380 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,845.20/16,267.80 = 9,380/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,845.20x = 16,267.80 × 9,380
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,845.20x = 152,591,964
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,591,964/10,845.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,070.00

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