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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,349.80, 15,524.70 and 9,140.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,349.80, 15,524.70 and 9,140.20 is: 13,710.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,349.80 : 15,524.70 = 9,140.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,349.80/15,524.70 = 9,140.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,349.80x = 15,524.70 × 9,140.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,349.80x = 141,898,862.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,898,862.94/10,349.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,710.30

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