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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,124.90, 15,093.49 and 9,964.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,124.90, 15,093.49 and 9,964.97 is: 14,855.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,124.90 : 15,093.49 = 9,964.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,124.90/15,093.49 = 9,964.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,124.90x = 15,093.49 × 9,964.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,124.90x = 150,406,234.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,406,234.85/10,124.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,855.09

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