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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,865.46, 16,270.59 and 9,105.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,865.46, 16,270.59 and 9,105.84 is: 13,635.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,865.46 : 16,270.59 = 9,105.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,865.46/16,270.59 = 9,105.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,865.46x = 16,270.59 × 9,105.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,865.46x = 148,157,389.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,157,389.25/10,865.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,635.63

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