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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,265.40, 15,398.10 and 9,390.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,265.40, 15,398.10 and 9,390.60 is: 14,085.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,265.40 : 15,398.10 = 9,390.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,265.40/15,398.10 = 9,390.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,265.40x = 15,398.10 × 9,390.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,265.40x = 144,597,397.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,597,397.86/10,265.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,085.90

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