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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,035.21, 15,065.06 and 9,638.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,035.21, 15,065.06 and 9,638.81 is: 14,469.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,035.21 : 15,065.06 = 9,638.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,035.21/15,065.06 = 9,638.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,035.21x = 15,065.06 × 9,638.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,035.21x = 145,209,127.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,209,127.46/10,035.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,469.96

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