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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,040.90, 15,061.35 and 9,166.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,040.90, 15,061.35 and 9,166.10 is: 13,749.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,040.90 : 15,061.35 = 9,166.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,040.90/15,061.35 = 9,166.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,040.90x = 15,061.35 × 9,166.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,040.90x = 138,053,840.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,053,840.24/10,040.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,749.15

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