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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,350.93, 15,446.87 and 9,243.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,350.93, 15,446.87 and 9,243.73 is: 13,794.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,350.93 : 15,446.87 = 9,243.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,350.93/15,446.87 = 9,243.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,350.93x = 15,446.87 × 9,243.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,350.93x = 142,786,718.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,786,718.73/10,350.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,794.58

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