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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,908.40, 16,362.60 and 9,272.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,908.40, 16,362.60 and 9,272.20 is: 13,908.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,908.40 : 16,362.60 = 9,272.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,908.40/16,362.60 = 9,272.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,908.40x = 16,362.60 × 9,272.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,908.40x = 151,717,299.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,717,299.72/10,908.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,908.30

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