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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,276.30, 15,414.45 and 9,873.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,276.30, 15,414.45 and 9,873.10 is: 14,809.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,276.30 : 15,414.45 = 9,873.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,276.30/15,414.45 = 9,873.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,276.30x = 15,414.45 × 9,873.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,276.30x = 152,188,406.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,188,406.30/10,276.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,809.65

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