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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,370.36, 15,475.90 and 9,263.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,370.36, 15,475.90 and 9,263.08 is: 13,823.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,370.36 : 15,475.90 = 9,263.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,370.36/15,475.90 = 9,263.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,370.36x = 15,475.90 × 9,263.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,370.36x = 143,354,499.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,354,499.77/10,370.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,823.48

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