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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,170.33, 15,213.38 and 9,548.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,170.33, 15,213.38 and 9,548.25 is: 14,282.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,170.33 : 15,213.38 = 9,548.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,170.33/15,213.38 = 9,548.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,170.33x = 15,213.38 × 9,548.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,170.33x = 145,261,107.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,261,107.84/10,170.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,282.83

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