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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,887.78, 16,309.81 and 9,214.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,887.78, 16,309.81 and 9,214.73 is: 13,803.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,887.78 : 16,309.81 = 9,214.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,887.78/16,309.81 = 9,214.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,887.78x = 16,309.81 × 9,214.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,887.78x = 150,290,434.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,290,434.80/10,887.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,803.58

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