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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,046.73, 15,052.03 and 9,453.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,046.73, 15,052.03 and 9,453.92 is: 14,163.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,046.73 : 15,052.03 = 9,453.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,046.73/15,052.03 = 9,453.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,046.73x = 15,052.03 × 9,453.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,046.73x = 142,300,588.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,300,588.56/10,046.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,163.87

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