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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,047.06, 15,085.31 and 9,869.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,047.06, 15,085.31 and 9,869.90 is: 14,819.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,047.06 : 15,085.31 = 9,869.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,047.06/15,085.31 = 9,869.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,047.06x = 15,085.31 × 9,869.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,047.06x = 148,890,376.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,890,376.39/10,047.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,819.30

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