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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,073.67, 15,036.56 and 9,331.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,073.67, 15,036.56 and 9,331.45 is: 13,928.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,073.67 : 15,036.56 = 9,331.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,073.67/15,036.56 = 9,331.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,073.67x = 15,036.56 × 9,331.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,073.67x = 140,312,969.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,312,969.38/10,073.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,928.69

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