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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,268.93, 15,410.69 and 9,277.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,268.93, 15,410.69 and 9,277.49 is: 13,922.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,268.93 : 15,410.69 = 9,277.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,268.93/15,410.69 = 9,277.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,268.93x = 15,410.69 × 9,277.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,268.93x = 142,972,398.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,972,398.93/10,268.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,922.82

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