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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,122.40, 15,183.60 and 9,733.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,122.40, 15,183.60 and 9,733.60 is: 14,600.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,122.40 : 15,183.60 = 9,733.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,122.40/15,183.60 = 9,733.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,122.40x = 15,183.60 × 9,733.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,122.40x = 147,791,088.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,791,088.96/10,122.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,600.40

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