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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,074.09, 15,073.13 and 9,050.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,074.09, 15,073.13 and 9,050.96 is: 13,542.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,074.09 : 15,073.13 = 9,050.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,074.09/15,073.13 = 9,050.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,074.09x = 15,073.13 × 9,050.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,074.09x = 136,426,176.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,426,176.08/10,074.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,542.28

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