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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,129.20, 15,193.80 and 9,034.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,129.20, 15,193.80 and 9,034.80 is: 13,552.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,129.20 : 15,193.80 = 9,034.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,129.20/15,193.80 = 9,034.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,129.20x = 15,193.80 × 9,034.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,129.20x = 137,272,944.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,272,944.24/10,129.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,552.20

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