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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,348.61, 15,512.15 and 9,435.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,348.61, 15,512.15 and 9,435.20 is: 14,142.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,348.61 : 15,512.15 = 9,435.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,348.61/15,512.15 = 9,435.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,348.61x = 15,512.15 × 9,435.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,348.61x = 146,360,198.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,360,198.89/10,348.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,142.98

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