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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,070.73, 15,004.90 and 9,504.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,070.73, 15,004.90 and 9,504.84 is: 14,161.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,070.73 : 15,004.90 = 9,504.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,070.73/15,004.90 = 9,504.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,070.73x = 15,004.90 × 9,504.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,070.73x = 142,619,188.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,619,188.40/10,070.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,161.75

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