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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,068.56, 15,163.13 and 9,170.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,068.56, 15,163.13 and 9,170.74 is: 13,811.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,068.56 : 15,163.13 = 9,170.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,068.56/15,163.13 = 9,170.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,068.56x = 15,163.13 × 9,170.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,068.56x = 139,057,122.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,057,122.82/10,068.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,811.02

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