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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,103.03, 13,955.79 and 9,159.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,103.03, 13,955.79 and 9,159.89 is: 12,652.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,103.03 : 13,955.79 = 9,159.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,103.03/13,955.79 = 9,159.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,103.03x = 13,955.79 × 9,159.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,103.03x = 127,833,465.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,833,465.83/10,103.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,652.98

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