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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,204.40, 15,306.60 and 9,729.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,204.40, 15,306.60 and 9,729.20 is: 14,593.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,204.40 : 15,306.60 = 9,729.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,204.40/15,306.60 = 9,729.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,204.40x = 15,306.60 × 9,729.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,204.40x = 148,920,972.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,920,972.72/10,204.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,593.80

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