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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,284.55, 15,445.65 and 9,417.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,284.55, 15,445.65 and 9,417.04 is: 14,142.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,284.55 : 15,445.65 = 9,417.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,284.55/15,445.65 = 9,417.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,284.55x = 15,445.65 × 9,417.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,284.55x = 145,452,303.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,452,303.88/10,284.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,142.80

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