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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,317.11, 15,491.46 and 9,094.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,317.11, 15,491.46 and 9,094.82 is: 13,656.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,317.11 : 15,491.46 = 9,094.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,317.11/15,491.46 = 9,094.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,317.11x = 15,491.46 × 9,094.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,317.11x = 140,892,040.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,892,040.24/10,317.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,656.15

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