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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,204.56, 15,262.16 and 9,457.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,204.56, 15,262.16 and 9,457.34 is: 14,144.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,204.56 : 15,262.16 = 9,457.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,204.56/15,262.16 = 9,457.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,204.56x = 15,262.16 × 9,457.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,204.56x = 144,339,312.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,339,312.66/10,204.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,144.59

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