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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,282.33, 15,424.25 and 9,058.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,282.33, 15,424.25 and 9,058.22 is: 13,588.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,282.33 : 15,424.25 = 9,058.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,282.33/15,424.25 = 9,058.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,282.33x = 15,424.25 × 9,058.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,282.33x = 139,716,249.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,716,249.84/10,282.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,588.00

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