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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,094.36, 15,132.17 and 9,263.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,094.36, 15,132.17 and 9,263.84 is: 13,887.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,094.36 : 15,132.17 = 9,263.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,094.36/15,132.17 = 9,263.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,094.36x = 15,132.17 × 9,263.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,094.36x = 140,181,949.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,181,949.23/10,094.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,887.16

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