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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,904.70, 16,357.05 and 9,811.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,904.70, 16,357.05 and 9,811.20 is: 14,716.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,904.70 : 16,357.05 = 9,811.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,904.70/16,357.05 = 9,811.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,904.70x = 16,357.05 × 9,811.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,904.70x = 160,482,288.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,482,288.96/10,904.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,716.80

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