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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,094.36, 15,151.26 and 9,457.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,094.36, 15,151.26 and 9,457.72 is: 14,195.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,094.36 : 15,151.26 = 9,457.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,094.36/15,151.26 = 9,457.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,094.36x = 15,151.26 × 9,457.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,094.36x = 143,296,374.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,296,374.73/10,094.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,195.69

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