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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,246.80, 15,348.60 and 9,152.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,246.80, 15,348.60 and 9,152.40 is: 13,709.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,246.80 : 15,348.60 = 9,152.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,246.80/15,348.60 = 9,152.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,246.80x = 15,348.60 × 9,152.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,246.80x = 140,476,526.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,476,526.64/10,246.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,709.31

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