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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,903.80, 16,355.70 and 9,478.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,903.80, 16,355.70 and 9,478.20 is: 14,217.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,903.80 : 16,355.70 = 9,478.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,903.80/16,355.70 = 9,478.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,903.80x = 16,355.70 × 9,478.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,903.80x = 155,022,595.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,022,595.74/10,903.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,217.30

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