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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,210.60, 15,287.10 and 9,922.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,210.60, 15,287.10 and 9,922.60 is: 14,855.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,210.60 : 15,287.10 = 9,922.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,210.60/15,287.10 = 9,922.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,210.60x = 15,287.10 × 9,922.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,210.60x = 151,687,778.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,687,778.46/10,210.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,855.91

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