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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,344.10, 15,516.15 and 9,112.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,344.10, 15,516.15 and 9,112.90 is: 13,669.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,344.10 : 15,516.15 = 9,112.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,344.10/15,516.15 = 9,112.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,344.10x = 15,516.15 × 9,112.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,344.10x = 141,397,123.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,397,123.34/10,344.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,669.35

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