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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,401.08, 15,601.63 and 9,498.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,401.08, 15,601.63 and 9,498.95 is: 14,248.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,401.08 : 15,601.63 = 9,498.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,401.08/15,601.63 = 9,498.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,401.08x = 15,601.63 × 9,498.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,401.08x = 148,198,993.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,198,993.90/10,401.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,248.42

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