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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,061.48, 15,066.41 and 9,765.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,061.48, 15,066.41 and 9,765.97 is: 14,623.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,061.48 : 15,066.41 = 9,765.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,061.48/15,066.41 = 9,765.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,061.48x = 15,066.41 × 9,765.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,061.48x = 147,138,021.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,138,021.57/10,061.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,623.89

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