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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,588.60, 15,882.90 and 9,129.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,588.60, 15,882.90 and 9,129.40 is: 13,694.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,588.60 : 15,882.90 = 9,129.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,588.60/15,882.90 = 9,129.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,588.60x = 15,882.90 × 9,129.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,588.60x = 145,001,347.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,001,347.26/10,588.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,694.10

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