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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,262.02, 15,312.44 and 9,635.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,262.02, 15,312.44 and 9,635.08 is: 14,376.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,262.02 : 15,312.44 = 9,635.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,262.02/15,312.44 = 9,635.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,262.02x = 15,312.44 × 9,635.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,262.02x = 147,536,584.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,536,584.40/10,262.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,376.95

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