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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,860.95, 16,263.86 and 9,101.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,860.95, 16,263.86 and 9,101.33 is: 13,628.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,860.95 : 16,263.86 = 9,101.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,860.95/16,263.86 = 9,101.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,860.95x = 16,263.86 × 9,101.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,860.95x = 148,022,691.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,022,691.10/10,860.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,628.89

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