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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,343.98, 15,413.24 and 9,841.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,343.98, 15,413.24 and 9,841.87 is: 14,665.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,343.98 : 15,413.24 = 9,841.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,343.98/15,413.24 = 9,841.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,343.98x = 15,413.24 × 9,841.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,343.98x = 151,695,104.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,695,104.36/10,343.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,665.06

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