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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,011.07, 15,016.74 and 9,402.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,011.07, 15,016.74 and 9,402.22 is: 14,103.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,011.07 : 15,016.74 = 9,402.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,011.07/15,016.74 = 9,402.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,011.07x = 15,016.74 × 9,402.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,011.07x = 141,190,693.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,190,693.16/10,011.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,103.46

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