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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,150.56, 13,977.21 and 9,558.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,150.56, 13,977.21 and 9,558.72 is: 13,162.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,150.56 : 13,977.21 = 9,558.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,150.56/13,977.21 = 9,558.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,150.56x = 13,977.21 × 9,558.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,150.56x = 133,604,236.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,604,236.77/10,150.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,162.25

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