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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,853.04, 16,251.36 and 9,302.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,853.04, 16,251.36 and 9,302.96 is: 13,930.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,853.04 : 16,251.36 = 9,302.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,853.04/16,251.36 = 9,302.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,853.04x = 16,251.36 × 9,302.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,853.04x = 151,185,752.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,185,752.03/10,853.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,930.27

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