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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,335.99, 15,519.78 and 9,113.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,335.99, 15,519.78 and 9,113.70 is: 13,684.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,335.99 : 15,519.78 = 9,113.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,335.99/15,519.78 = 9,113.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,335.99x = 15,519.78 × 9,113.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,335.99x = 141,442,618.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,442,618.99/10,335.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,684.48

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