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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,092.60, 15,138.90 and 9,286.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,092.60, 15,138.90 and 9,286.20 is: 13,929.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,092.60 : 15,138.90 = 9,286.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,092.60/15,138.90 = 9,286.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,092.60x = 15,138.90 × 9,286.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,092.60x = 140,582,853.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,582,853.18/10,092.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,929.30

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