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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,124.30, 15,186.45 and 9,784.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,124.30, 15,186.45 and 9,784.10 is: 14,676.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,124.30 : 15,186.45 = 9,784.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,124.30/15,186.45 = 9,784.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,124.30x = 15,186.45 × 9,784.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,124.30x = 148,585,745.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,585,745.45/10,124.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,676.15

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