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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,327.11, 15,506.46 and 9,104.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,327.11, 15,506.46 and 9,104.82 is: 13,671.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,327.11 : 15,506.46 = 9,104.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,327.11/15,506.46 = 9,104.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,327.11x = 15,506.46 × 9,104.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,327.11x = 141,183,527.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,183,527.14/10,327.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,671.16

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