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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,373.58, 15,561.99 and 9,064.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,373.58, 15,561.99 and 9,064.62 is: 13,598.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,373.58 : 15,561.99 = 9,064.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,373.58/15,561.99 = 9,064.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,373.58x = 15,561.99 × 9,064.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,373.58x = 141,063,525.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,063,525.79/10,373.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,598.35

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