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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,030.30, 15,045.45 and 9,374.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,030.30, 15,045.45 and 9,374.20 is: 14,061.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,030.30 : 15,045.45 = 9,374.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,030.30/15,045.45 = 9,374.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,030.30x = 15,045.45 × 9,374.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,030.30x = 141,039,057.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,039,057.39/10,030.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,061.30

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