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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,846.20, 16,269.30 and 9,381

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,846.20, 16,269.30 and 9,381 is: 14,071.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,846.20 : 16,269.30 = 9,381 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,846.20/16,269.30 = 9,381/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,846.20x = 16,269.30 × 9,381
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,846.20x = 152,622,303.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,622,303.30/10,846.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,071.50

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