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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,975.60, 16,439.10 and 9,031.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,975.60, 16,439.10 and 9,031.60 is: 13,527.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,975.60 : 16,439.10 = 9,031.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,975.60/16,439.10 = 9,031.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,975.60x = 16,439.10 × 9,031.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,975.60x = 148,471,375.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,471,375.56/10,975.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,527.40

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