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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,136.07, 15,236.81 and 9,399.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,136.07, 15,236.81 and 9,399.11 is: 14,128.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,136.07 : 15,236.81 = 9,399.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,136.07/15,236.81 = 9,399.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,136.07x = 15,236.81 × 9,399.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,136.07x = 143,212,365.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,212,365.31/10,136.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,128.98

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