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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,240.36, 15,371.22 and 9,077.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,240.36, 15,371.22 and 9,077.80 is: 13,626.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,240.36 : 15,371.22 = 9,077.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,240.36/15,371.22 = 9,077.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,240.36x = 15,371.22 × 9,077.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,240.36x = 139,536,860.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,536,860.92/10,240.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,626.17

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