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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,109.70, 15,164.55 and 9,186.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,109.70, 15,164.55 and 9,186.30 is: 13,779.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,109.70 : 15,164.55 = 9,186.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,109.70/15,164.55 = 9,186.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,109.70x = 15,164.55 × 9,186.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,109.70x = 139,306,105.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,306,105.67/10,109.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,779.45

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