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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,453.78, 15,672.61 and 9,065.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,453.78, 15,672.61 and 9,065.20 is: 13,590.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,453.78 : 15,672.61 = 9,065.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,453.78/15,672.61 = 9,065.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,453.78x = 15,672.61 × 9,065.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,453.78x = 142,075,282.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,075,282.33/10,453.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,590.81

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