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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,261.10, 15,371.40 and 9,043.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,261.10, 15,371.40 and 9,043.40 is: 13,547.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,261.10 : 15,371.40 = 9,043.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,261.10/15,371.40 = 9,043.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,261.10x = 15,371.40 × 9,043.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,261.10x = 139,009,718.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,009,718.76/10,261.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,547.25

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