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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,247.78, 15,377.34 and 9,504.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,247.78, 15,377.34 and 9,504.20 is: 14,261.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,247.78 : 15,377.34 = 9,504.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,247.78/15,377.34 = 9,504.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,247.78x = 15,377.34 × 9,504.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,247.78x = 146,149,314.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,149,314.83/10,247.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,261.56

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