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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,268.72, 15,322.52 and 9,641.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,268.72, 15,322.52 and 9,641.84 is: 14,387.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,268.72 : 15,322.52 = 9,641.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,268.72/15,322.52 = 9,641.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,268.72x = 15,322.52 × 9,641.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,268.72x = 147,737,286.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,737,286.24/10,268.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,387.12

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