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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,104.90, 15,133.77 and 9,754.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,104.90, 15,133.77 and 9,754.62 is: 14,609.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,104.90 : 15,133.77 = 9,754.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,104.90/15,133.77 = 9,754.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,104.90x = 15,133.77 × 9,754.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,104.90x = 147,624,175.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,624,175.52/10,104.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,609.17

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