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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,442.40, 15,663.60 and 9,713.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,442.40, 15,663.60 and 9,713.40 is: 14,570.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,442.40 : 15,663.60 = 9,713.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,442.40/15,663.60 = 9,713.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,442.40x = 15,663.60 × 9,713.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,442.40x = 152,146,812.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,146,812.24/10,442.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,570.10

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