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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,002.80, 15,004.20 and 9,354.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,002.80, 15,004.20 and 9,354.80 is: 14,032.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,002.80 : 15,004.20 = 9,354.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,002.80/15,004.20 = 9,354.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,002.80x = 15,004.20 × 9,354.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,002.80x = 140,361,290.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,361,290.16/10,002.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,032.20

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