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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,189.90, 15,215.13 and 9,128.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,189.90, 15,215.13 and 9,128.88 is: 13,630.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,189.90 : 15,215.13 = 9,128.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,189.90/15,215.13 = 9,128.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,189.90x = 15,215.13 × 9,128.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,189.90x = 138,897,095.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,897,095.95/10,189.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,630.86

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