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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,860.27, 16,301.92 and 9,618.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,860.27, 16,301.92 and 9,618.92 is: 14,438.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,860.27 : 16,301.92 = 9,618.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,860.27/16,301.92 = 9,618.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,860.27x = 16,301.92 × 9,618.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,860.27x = 156,806,905.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,806,905.08/10,860.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,438.58

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