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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,237.62, 15,276.56 and 9,134.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,237.62, 15,276.56 and 9,134.40 is: 13,630.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,237.62 : 15,276.56 = 9,134.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,237.62/15,276.56 = 9,134.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,237.62x = 15,276.56 × 9,134.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,237.62x = 139,542,209.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,542,209.66/10,237.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,630.34

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