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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,204.03, 15,311.51 and 9,460.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,204.03, 15,311.51 and 9,460.45 is: 14,195.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,204.03 : 15,311.51 = 9,460.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,204.03/15,311.51 = 9,460.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,204.03x = 15,311.51 × 9,460.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,204.03x = 144,853,774.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,853,774.78/10,204.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,195.74

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