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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,079.30, 15,059.26 and 9,734.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,079.30, 15,059.26 and 9,734.78 is: 14,544.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,079.30 : 15,059.26 = 9,734.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,079.30/15,059.26 = 9,734.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,079.30x = 15,059.26 × 9,734.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,079.30x = 146,598,583.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,598,583.06/10,079.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,544.52

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