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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,257.90, 15,386.85 and 9,782.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,257.90, 15,386.85 and 9,782.70 is: 14,674.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,257.90 : 15,386.85 = 9,782.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,257.90/15,386.85 = 9,782.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,257.90x = 15,386.85 × 9,782.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,257.90x = 150,524,937.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,524,937.50/10,257.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,674.05

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