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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,300.19, 15,425.51 and 9,783.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,300.19, 15,425.51 and 9,783.41 is: 14,651.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,300.19 : 15,425.51 = 9,783.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,300.19/15,425.51 = 9,783.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,300.19x = 15,425.51 × 9,783.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,300.19x = 150,913,962.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,913,962.74/10,300.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,651.58

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