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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,241.40, 15,362.10 and 9,204.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,241.40, 15,362.10 and 9,204.60 is: 13,806.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,241.40 : 15,362.10 = 9,204.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,241.40/15,362.10 = 9,204.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,241.40x = 15,362.10 × 9,204.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,241.40x = 141,401,985.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,401,985.66/10,241.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,806.90

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