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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,283.29, 15,350.48 and 9,037.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,283.29, 15,350.48 and 9,037.74 is: 13,491.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,283.29 : 15,350.48 = 9,037.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,283.29/15,350.48 = 9,037.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,283.29x = 15,350.48 × 9,037.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,283.29x = 138,733,647.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,733,647.12/10,283.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,491.17

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