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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,553.22, 15,782.58 and 9,390.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,553.22, 15,782.58 and 9,390.06 is: 14,043.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,553.22 : 15,782.58 = 9,390.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,553.22/15,782.58 = 9,390.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,553.22x = 15,782.58 × 9,390.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,553.22x = 148,199,373.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,199,373.15/10,553.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,043.05

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