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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,057.56, 15,110.94 and 9,498.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,057.56, 15,110.94 and 9,498.05 is: 14,270.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,057.56 : 15,110.94 = 9,498.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,057.56/15,110.94 = 9,498.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,057.56x = 15,110.94 × 9,498.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,057.56x = 143,524,463.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,524,463.67/10,057.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,270.31

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