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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,373.37, 15,469.77 and 9,791.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,373.37, 15,469.77 and 9,791.07 is: 14,601.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,373.37 : 15,469.77 = 9,791.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,373.37/15,469.77 = 9,791.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,373.37x = 15,469.77 × 9,791.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,373.37x = 151,465,600.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,465,600.95/10,373.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,601.39

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