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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,076.48, 15,040.77 and 9,334.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,076.48, 15,040.77 and 9,334.27 is: 13,932.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,076.48 : 15,040.77 = 9,334.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,076.48/15,040.77 = 9,334.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,076.48x = 15,040.77 × 9,334.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,076.48x = 140,394,591.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,394,591.99/10,076.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,932.90

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