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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,385.30, 15,577.95 and 9,089.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,385.30, 15,577.95 and 9,089.30 is: 13,633.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,385.30 : 15,577.95 = 9,089.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,385.30/15,577.95 = 9,089.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,385.30x = 15,577.95 × 9,089.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,385.30x = 141,592,660.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,592,660.94/10,385.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,633.95

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