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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,337.04, 15,425.70 and 9,229.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,337.04, 15,425.70 and 9,229.52 is: 13,772.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,337.04 : 15,425.70 = 9,229.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,337.04/15,425.70 = 9,229.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,337.04x = 15,425.70 × 9,229.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,337.04x = 142,371,806.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,371,806.66/10,337.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,772.98

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