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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,060.16, 15,167.43 and 9,382.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,060.16, 15,167.43 and 9,382.56 is: 14,145.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,060.16 : 15,167.43 = 9,382.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,060.16/15,167.43 = 9,382.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,060.16x = 15,167.43 × 9,382.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,060.16x = 142,309,322.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,309,322.02/10,060.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,145.83

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