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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,952.52, 15,099.20 and 9,258.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,952.52, 15,099.20 and 9,258.04 is: 12,763.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,952.52 : 15,099.20 = 9,258.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,952.52/15,099.20 = 9,258.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,952.52x = 15,099.20 × 9,258.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,952.52x = 139,788,997.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,788,997.57/10,952.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,763.18

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