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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,261.60, 15,363.60 and 9,973.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,261.60, 15,363.60 and 9,973.60 is: 14,932.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,261.60 : 15,363.60 = 9,973.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,261.60/15,363.60 = 9,973.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,261.60x = 15,363.60 × 9,973.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,261.60x = 153,230,400.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,230,400.96/10,261.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,932.41

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