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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,884.40, 16,326.60 and 9,329.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,884.40, 16,326.60 and 9,329.20 is: 13,993.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,884.40 : 16,326.60 = 9,329.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,884.40/16,326.60 = 9,329.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,884.40x = 16,326.60 × 9,329.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,884.40x = 152,314,116.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,314,116.72/10,884.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,993.80

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