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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,375.92, 15,488.60 and 9,605.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,375.92, 15,488.60 and 9,605.07 is: 14,337.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,375.92 : 15,488.60 = 9,605.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,375.92/15,488.60 = 9,605.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,375.92x = 15,488.60 × 9,605.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,375.92x = 148,769,039.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,769,039.18/10,375.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,337.91

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