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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,056.54, 15,011.60 and 9,315.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,056.54, 15,011.60 and 9,315.39 is: 13,905.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,056.54 : 15,011.60 = 9,315.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,056.54/15,011.60 = 9,315.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,056.54x = 15,011.60 × 9,315.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,056.54x = 139,838,908.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,838,908.52/10,056.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,905.27

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