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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,143.80, 15,215.70 and 9,366.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,143.80, 15,215.70 and 9,366.20 is: 14,049.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,143.80 : 15,215.70 = 9,366.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,143.80/15,215.70 = 9,366.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,143.80x = 15,215.70 × 9,366.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,143.80x = 142,513,289.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,513,289.34/10,143.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,049.30

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