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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,093.32, 15,161.64 and 9,761.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,093.32, 15,161.64 and 9,761.22 is: 14,662.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,093.32 : 15,161.64 = 9,761.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,093.32/15,161.64 = 9,761.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,093.32x = 15,161.64 × 9,761.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,093.32x = 147,996,103.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,996,103.60/10,093.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,662.78

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