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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,277.04, 15,341.14 and 9,031.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,277.04, 15,341.14 and 9,031.44 is: 13,481.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,277.04 : 15,341.14 = 9,031.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,277.04/15,341.14 = 9,031.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,277.04x = 15,341.14 × 9,031.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,277.04x = 138,552,585.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,552,585.44/10,277.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,481.76

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