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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,147.83, 15,200.82 and 9,297.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,147.83, 15,200.82 and 9,297.33 is: 13,926.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,147.83 : 15,200.82 = 9,297.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,147.83/15,200.82 = 9,297.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,147.83x = 15,200.82 × 9,297.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,147.83x = 141,327,039.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,327,039.81/10,147.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,926.82

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