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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,246.70, 15,370.05 and 9,152.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,246.70, 15,370.05 and 9,152.30 is: 13,728.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,246.70 : 15,370.05 = 9,152.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,246.70/15,370.05 = 9,152.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,246.70x = 15,370.05 × 9,152.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,246.70x = 140,671,308.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,671,308.62/10,246.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,728.45

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