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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,131.40, 15,200.70 and 9,771.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,131.40, 15,200.70 and 9,771.40 is: 14,660.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,131.40 : 15,200.70 = 9,771.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,131.40/15,200.70 = 9,771.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,131.40x = 15,200.70 × 9,771.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,131.40x = 148,532,119.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,532,119.98/10,131.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,660.57

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