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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,137.37, 13,996.15 and 9,073.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,137.37, 13,996.15 and 9,073.29 is: 12,527.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,137.37 : 13,996.15 = 9,073.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,137.37/13,996.15 = 9,073.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,137.37x = 13,996.15 × 9,073.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,137.37x = 126,991,185.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,991,185.51/10,137.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,527.03

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