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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,294.43, 15,429.60 and 9,126.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,294.43, 15,429.60 and 9,126.67 is: 13,679.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,294.43 : 15,429.60 = 9,126.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,294.43/15,429.60 = 9,126.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,294.43x = 15,429.60 × 9,126.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,294.43x = 140,820,828.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,820,828.86/10,294.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,679.32

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