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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,377.40, 15,566.10 and 9,340.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,377.40, 15,566.10 and 9,340.60 is: 14,010.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,377.40 : 15,566.10 = 9,340.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,377.40/15,566.10 = 9,340.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,377.40x = 15,566.10 × 9,340.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,377.40x = 145,396,713.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,396,713.66/10,377.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,010.90

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