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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,301.40, 15,452.10 and 9,199.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,301.40, 15,452.10 and 9,199.80 is: 13,799.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,301.40 : 15,452.10 = 9,199.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,301.40/15,452.10 = 9,199.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,301.40x = 15,452.10 × 9,199.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,301.40x = 142,156,229.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,156,229.58/10,301.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,799.70

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