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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,870.10, 16,341.60 and 9,266.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,870.10, 16,341.60 and 9,266.30 is: 13,930.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,870.10 : 16,341.60 = 9,266.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,870.10/16,341.60 = 9,266.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,870.10x = 16,341.60 × 9,266.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,870.10x = 151,426,168.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,426,168.08/10,870.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,930.52

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