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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,100.28, 15,126.92 and 9,749.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,100.28, 15,126.92 and 9,749.88 is: 14,602.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,100.28 : 15,126.92 = 9,749.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,100.28/15,126.92 = 9,749.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,100.28x = 15,126.92 × 9,749.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,100.28x = 147,485,654.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,485,654.77/10,100.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,602.14

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