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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,238.42, 15,277.33 and 9,611.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,238.42, 15,277.33 and 9,611.48 is: 14,341.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,238.42 : 15,277.33 = 9,611.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,238.42/15,277.33 = 9,611.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,238.42x = 15,277.33 × 9,611.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,238.42x = 146,837,661.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,837,661.96/10,238.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,341.83

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