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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,031.28, 13,845.48 and 9,562.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,031.28, 13,845.48 and 9,562.56 is: 13,198.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,031.28 : 13,845.48 = 9,562.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,031.28/13,845.48 = 9,562.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,031.28x = 13,845.48 × 9,562.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,031.28x = 132,398,233.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,398,233.23/10,031.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,198.54

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