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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,458.12, 15,670.46 and 9,395.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,458.12, 15,670.46 and 9,395.93 is: 14,078.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,458.12 : 15,670.46 = 9,395.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,458.12/15,670.46 = 9,395.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,458.12x = 15,670.46 × 9,395.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,458.12x = 147,238,572.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,238,572.66/10,458.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,078.87

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