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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,481.40, 15,705.90 and 9,088.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,481.40, 15,705.90 and 9,088.20 is: 13,618.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,481.40 : 15,705.90 = 9,088.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,481.40/15,705.90 = 9,088.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,481.40x = 15,705.90 × 9,088.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,481.40x = 142,738,360.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,738,360.38/10,481.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,618.25

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