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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,314.28, 15,459.90 and 9,483.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,314.28, 15,459.90 and 9,483.94 is: 14,215.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,314.28 : 15,459.90 = 9,483.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,314.28/15,459.90 = 9,483.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,314.28x = 15,459.90 × 9,483.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,314.28x = 146,620,764.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,620,764.01/10,314.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,215.32

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