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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,390.94, 15,558.72 and 9,062.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,390.94, 15,558.72 and 9,062.34 is: 13,569.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,390.94 : 15,558.72 = 9,062.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,390.94/15,558.72 = 9,062.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,390.94x = 15,558.72 × 9,062.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,390.94x = 140,998,410.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,998,410.60/10,390.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,569.36

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