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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,114.74, 15,226.72 and 9,097.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,114.74, 15,226.72 and 9,097.51 is: 13,695.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,114.74 : 15,226.72 = 9,097.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,114.74/15,226.72 = 9,097.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,114.74x = 15,226.72 × 9,097.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,114.74x = 138,525,237.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,525,237.47/10,114.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,695.38

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