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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,972.60, 16,434.60 and 9,028.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,972.60, 16,434.60 and 9,028.60 is: 13,522.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,972.60 : 16,434.60 = 9,028.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,972.60/16,434.60 = 9,028.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,972.60x = 16,434.60 × 9,028.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,972.60x = 148,381,429.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,381,429.56/10,972.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,522.91

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