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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,051.58, 14,995.76 and 9,507.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,051.58, 14,995.76 and 9,507.26 is: 14,183.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,051.58 : 14,995.76 = 9,507.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,051.58/14,995.76 = 9,507.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,051.58x = 14,995.76 × 9,507.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,051.58x = 142,568,589.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,568,589.22/10,051.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,183.70

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