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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,095.12, 15,059.88 and 9,388.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,095.12, 15,059.88 and 9,388.08 is: 14,005.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,095.12 : 15,059.88 = 9,388.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,095.12/15,059.88 = 9,388.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,095.12x = 15,059.88 × 9,388.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,095.12x = 141,383,358.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,383,358.23/10,095.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,005.12

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