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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,255.60, 15,383.40 and 9,413.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,255.60, 15,383.40 and 9,413.20 is: 14,119.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,255.60 : 15,383.40 = 9,413.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,255.60/15,383.40 = 9,413.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,255.60x = 15,383.40 × 9,413.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,255.60x = 144,807,020.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,807,020.88/10,255.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,119.80

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