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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,918.98, 15,052.93 and 9,233.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,918.98, 15,052.93 and 9,233.62 is: 12,729.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,918.98 : 15,052.93 = 9,233.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,918.98/15,052.93 = 9,233.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,918.98x = 15,052.93 × 9,233.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,918.98x = 138,992,974.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,992,974.79/10,918.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,729.48

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