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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,350.92, 15,451.30 and 9,579.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,350.92, 15,451.30 and 9,579.98 is: 14,300.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,350.92 : 15,451.30 = 9,579.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,350.92/15,451.30 = 9,579.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,350.92x = 15,451.30 × 9,579.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,350.92x = 148,023,144.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,023,144.97/10,350.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,300.48

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