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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,254.90, 15,372.63 and 9,341.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,254.90, 15,372.63 and 9,341.82 is: 14,003.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,254.90 : 15,372.63 = 9,341.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,254.90/15,372.63 = 9,341.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,254.90x = 15,372.63 × 9,341.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,254.90x = 143,608,342.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,608,342.39/10,254.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,003.88

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