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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,902.80, 16,354.20 and 9,809.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,902.80, 16,354.20 and 9,809.30 is: 14,713.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,902.80 : 16,354.20 = 9,809.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,902.80/16,354.20 = 9,809.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,902.80x = 16,354.20 × 9,809.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,902.80x = 160,423,254.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,423,254.06/10,902.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,713.95

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