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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,350.78, 15,496.06 and 9,282.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,350.78, 15,496.06 and 9,282.20 is: 13,896.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,350.78 : 15,496.06 = 9,282.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,350.78/15,496.06 = 9,282.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,350.78x = 15,496.06 × 9,282.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,350.78x = 143,837,528.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,837,528.13/10,350.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,896.30

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