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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,916.52, 15,051.96 and 9,128.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,916.52, 15,051.96 and 9,128.04 is: 12,585.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,916.52 : 15,051.96 = 9,128.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,916.52/15,051.96 = 9,128.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,916.52x = 15,051.96 × 9,128.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,916.52x = 137,394,892.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,394,892.96/10,916.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,585.96

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