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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,170.40, 15,259.20 and 9,810.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,170.40, 15,259.20 and 9,810.40 is: 14,719.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,170.40 : 15,259.20 = 9,810.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,170.40/15,259.20 = 9,810.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,170.40x = 15,259.20 × 9,810.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,170.40x = 149,698,855.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,698,855.68/10,170.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,719.07

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