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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,198.72, 15,277.34 and 9,348.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,198.72, 15,277.34 and 9,348.24 is: 14,003.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,198.72 : 15,277.34 = 9,348.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,198.72/15,277.34 = 9,348.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,198.72x = 15,277.34 × 9,348.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,198.72x = 142,816,240.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,816,240.88/10,198.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,003.35

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