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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,350.90, 15,496.42 and 9,282.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,350.90, 15,496.42 and 9,282.62 is: 13,897.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,350.90 : 15,496.42 = 9,282.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,350.90/15,496.42 = 9,282.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,350.90x = 15,496.42 × 9,282.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,350.90x = 143,847,378.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,847,378.22/10,350.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,897.09

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