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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,954.70, 16,432.05 and 9,107.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,954.70, 16,432.05 and 9,107.90 is: 13,661.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,954.70 : 16,432.05 = 9,107.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,954.70/16,432.05 = 9,107.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,954.70x = 16,432.05 × 9,107.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,954.70x = 149,661,468.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,661,468.20/10,954.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,661.85

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