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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,275.80, 15,413.70 and 9,872.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,275.80, 15,413.70 and 9,872.60 is: 14,808.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,275.80 : 15,413.70 = 9,872.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,275.80/15,413.70 = 9,872.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,275.80x = 15,413.70 × 9,872.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,275.80x = 152,173,294.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,173,294.62/10,275.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,808.90

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