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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,359.30, 15,538.95 and 9,711.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,359.30, 15,538.95 and 9,711.30 is: 14,566.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,359.30 : 15,538.95 = 9,711.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,359.30/15,538.95 = 9,711.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,359.30x = 15,538.95 × 9,711.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,359.30x = 150,903,405.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,903,405.14/10,359.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,566.95

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