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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,320.60, 15,513.30 and 9,737.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,320.60, 15,513.30 and 9,737.40 is: 14,636.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,320.60 : 15,513.30 = 9,737.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,320.60/15,513.30 = 9,737.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,320.60x = 15,513.30 × 9,737.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,320.60x = 151,059,207.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,059,207.42/10,320.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,636.67

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