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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,349.19, 15,420.96 and 9,847.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,349.19, 15,420.96 and 9,847.08 is: 14,672.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,349.19 : 15,420.96 = 9,847.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,349.19/15,420.96 = 9,847.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,349.19x = 15,420.96 × 9,847.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,349.19x = 151,851,426.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,851,426.80/10,349.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,672.78

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