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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,995.14, 16,492.71 and 9,041.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,995.14, 16,492.71 and 9,041.42 is: 13,562.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,995.14 : 16,492.71 = 9,041.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,995.14/16,492.71 = 9,041.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,995.14x = 16,492.71 × 9,041.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,995.14x = 149,117,593.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,117,593.19/10,995.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,562.13

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