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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,272.40, 15,412.20 and 9,912.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,272.40, 15,412.20 and 9,912.40 is: 14,872.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,272.40 : 15,412.20 = 9,912.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,272.40/15,412.20 = 9,912.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,272.40x = 15,412.20 × 9,912.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,272.40x = 152,771,891.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,771,891.28/10,272.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,872.07

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