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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,361.70, 15,542.55 and 9,065.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,361.70, 15,542.55 and 9,065.70 is: 13,598.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,361.70 : 15,542.55 = 9,065.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,361.70/15,542.55 = 9,065.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,361.70x = 15,542.55 × 9,065.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,361.70x = 140,904,095.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,904,095.54/10,361.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,598.55

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