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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,294.60, 15,441.90 and 9,938.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,294.60, 15,441.90 and 9,938.20 is: 14,907.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,294.60 : 15,441.90 = 9,938.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,294.60/15,441.90 = 9,938.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,294.60x = 15,441.90 × 9,938.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,294.60x = 153,464,690.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,464,690.58/10,294.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,907.30

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