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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,108.92, 15,134.58 and 9,118.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,108.92, 15,134.58 and 9,118.20 is: 13,651.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,108.92 : 15,134.58 = 9,118.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,108.92/15,134.58 = 9,118.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,108.92x = 15,134.58 × 9,118.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,108.92x = 138,000,127.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,000,127.36/10,108.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,651.32

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