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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,158.30, 15,237.45 and 9,251.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,158.30, 15,237.45 and 9,251.10 is: 13,876.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,158.30 : 15,237.45 = 9,251.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,158.30/15,237.45 = 9,251.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,158.30x = 15,237.45 × 9,251.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,158.30x = 140,963,173.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,963,173.70/10,158.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,876.65

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