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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,391.95, 15,644.14 and 9,487.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,391.95, 15,644.14 and 9,487.99 is: 14,283.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,391.95 : 15,644.14 = 9,487.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,391.95/15,644.14 = 9,487.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,391.95x = 15,644.14 × 9,487.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,391.95x = 148,431,443.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,431,443.88/10,391.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,283.31

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