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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,031.10, 15,046.65 and 9,743.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,031.10, 15,046.65 and 9,743.10 is: 14,614.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,031.10 : 15,046.65 = 9,743.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,031.10/15,046.65 = 9,743.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,031.10x = 15,046.65 × 9,743.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,031.10x = 146,601,015.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,601,015.62/10,031.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,614.65

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