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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,525.42, 15,799.50 and 9,362.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,525.42, 15,799.50 and 9,362.87 is: 14,054.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,525.42 : 15,799.50 = 9,362.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,525.42/15,799.50 = 9,362.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,525.42x = 15,799.50 × 9,362.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,525.42x = 147,928,613.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,928,613.55/10,525.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,054.42

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