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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,530.60, 15,795.90 and 9,455.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,530.60, 15,795.90 and 9,455.40 is: 14,183.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,530.60 : 15,795.90 = 9,455.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,530.60/15,795.90 = 9,455.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,530.60x = 15,795.90 × 9,455.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,530.60x = 149,356,552.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,356,552.86/10,530.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,183.10

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