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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,562.22, 15,837.12 and 9,003.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,562.22, 15,837.12 and 9,003.06 is: 13,499.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,562.22 : 15,837.12 = 9,003.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,562.22/15,837.12 = 9,003.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,562.22x = 15,837.12 × 9,003.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,562.22x = 142,582,541.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,582,541.59/10,562.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,499.30

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