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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,313.80, 15,449.10 and 9,219.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,313.80, 15,449.10 and 9,219.40 is: 13,809.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,313.80 : 15,449.10 = 9,219.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,313.80/15,449.10 = 9,219.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,313.80x = 15,449.10 × 9,219.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,313.80x = 142,431,432.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,431,432.54/10,313.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,809.79

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