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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,204.48, 15,285.94 and 9,353.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,204.48, 15,285.94 and 9,353.98 is: 14,011.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,204.48 : 15,285.94 = 9,353.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,204.48/15,285.94 = 9,353.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,204.48x = 15,285.94 × 9,353.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,204.48x = 142,984,377.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,984,377.04/10,204.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,011.92

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