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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,360.92, 15,466.20 and 9,589.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,360.92, 15,466.20 and 9,589.98 is: 14,315.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,360.92 : 15,466.20 = 9,589.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,360.92/15,466.20 = 9,589.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,360.92x = 15,466.20 × 9,589.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,360.92x = 148,320,548.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,320,548.68/10,360.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,315.38

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