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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,209.92, 15,301.04 and 9,185.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,209.92, 15,301.04 and 9,185.81 is: 13,766.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,209.92 : 15,301.04 = 9,185.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,209.92/15,301.04 = 9,185.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,209.92x = 15,301.04 × 9,185.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,209.92x = 140,552,323.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,552,323.81/10,209.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,766.26

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