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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,262.82, 15,456.45 and 9,107.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,262.82, 15,456.45 and 9,107.22 is: 13,716.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,262.82 : 15,456.45 = 9,107.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,262.82/15,456.45 = 9,107.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,262.82x = 15,456.45 × 9,107.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,262.82x = 140,765,290.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,765,290.57/10,262.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,716.04

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