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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,252.60, 15,350.10 and 9,215.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,252.60, 15,350.10 and 9,215.80 is: 13,797.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,252.60 : 15,350.10 = 9,215.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,252.60/15,350.10 = 9,215.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,252.60x = 15,350.10 × 9,215.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,252.60x = 141,463,451.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,463,451.58/10,252.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,797.81

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