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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,375.42, 15,498.92 and 9,333.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,375.42, 15,498.92 and 9,333.76 is: 13,942.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,375.42 : 15,498.92 = 9,333.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,375.42/15,498.92 = 9,333.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,375.42x = 15,498.92 × 9,333.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,375.42x = 144,663,199.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,663,199.54/10,375.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,942.88

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