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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,972.40, 16,434.30 and 9,741.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,972.40, 16,434.30 and 9,741.20 is: 14,590.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,972.40 : 16,434.30 = 9,741.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,972.40/16,434.30 = 9,741.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,972.40x = 16,434.30 × 9,741.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,972.40x = 160,089,803.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,089,803.16/10,972.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,590.23

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