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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,414.20, 15,621.30 and 9,809.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,414.20, 15,621.30 and 9,809.40 is: 14,714.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,414.20 : 15,621.30 = 9,809.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,414.20/15,621.30 = 9,809.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,414.20x = 15,621.30 × 9,809.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,414.20x = 153,235,580.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,235,580.22/10,414.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,714.10

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