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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,253.80, 15,398.10 and 9,727.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,253.80, 15,398.10 and 9,727.72 is: 14,608.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,253.80 : 15,398.10 = 9,727.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,253.80/15,398.10 = 9,727.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,253.80x = 15,398.10 × 9,727.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,253.80x = 149,788,405.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,788,405.33/10,253.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,608.09

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