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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,360.42, 15,618.73 and 9,692.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,360.42, 15,618.73 and 9,692.26 is: 14,611.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,360.42 : 15,618.73 = 9,692.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,360.42/15,618.73 = 9,692.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,360.42x = 15,618.73 × 9,692.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,360.42x = 151,380,792.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,380,792.03/10,360.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,611.45

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