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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,216.99, 15,304.74 and 9,366.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,216.99, 15,304.74 and 9,366.49 is: 14,030.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,216.99 : 15,304.74 = 9,366.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,216.99/15,304.74 = 9,366.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,216.99x = 15,304.74 × 9,366.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,216.99x = 143,351,694.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,351,694.16/10,216.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,030.72

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