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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,389.40, 15,564.90 and 9,698.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,389.40, 15,564.90 and 9,698.20 is: 14,529.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,389.40 : 15,564.90 = 9,698.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,389.40/15,564.90 = 9,698.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,389.40x = 15,564.90 × 9,698.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,389.40x = 150,951,513.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,951,513.18/10,389.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,529.38

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