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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,376.04, 15,483.78 and 9,444.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,376.04, 15,483.78 and 9,444.72 is: 14,094.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,376.04 : 15,483.78 = 9,444.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,376.04/15,483.78 = 9,444.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,376.04x = 15,483.78 × 9,444.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,376.04x = 146,239,966.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,239,966.64/10,376.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,094.01

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