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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,417.48, 15,601.58 and 9,042.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,417.48, 15,601.58 and 9,042.04 is: 13,541.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,417.48 : 15,601.58 = 9,042.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,417.48/15,601.58 = 9,042.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,417.48x = 15,601.58 × 9,042.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,417.48x = 141,070,110.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,070,110.42/10,417.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,541.67

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