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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,237.80, 15,335.10 and 9,143.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,237.80, 15,335.10 and 9,143.40 is: 13,695.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,237.80 : 15,335.10 = 9,143.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,237.80/15,335.10 = 9,143.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,237.80x = 15,335.10 × 9,143.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,237.80x = 140,214,953.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,214,953.34/10,237.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,695.81

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