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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,254.40, 15,371.88 and 9,341.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,254.40, 15,371.88 and 9,341.32 is: 14,003.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,254.40 : 15,371.88 = 9,341.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,254.40/15,371.88 = 9,341.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,254.40x = 15,371.88 × 9,341.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,254.40x = 143,593,650.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,593,650.08/10,254.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,003.13

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