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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,436.94, 15,618.15 and 9,066.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,436.94, 15,618.15 and 9,066.42 is: 13,567.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,436.94 : 15,618.15 = 9,066.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,436.94/15,618.15 = 9,066.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,436.94x = 15,618.15 × 9,066.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,436.94x = 141,600,707.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,600,707.52/10,436.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,567.26

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