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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,011.30, 15,053.40 and 9,792.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,011.30, 15,053.40 and 9,792.60 is: 14,724.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,011.30 : 15,053.40 = 9,792.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,011.30/15,053.40 = 9,792.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,011.30x = 15,053.40 × 9,792.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,011.30x = 147,411,924.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,411,924.84/10,011.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,724.55

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