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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,171.59, 15,181.13 and 9,507.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,171.59, 15,181.13 and 9,507.29 is: 14,189.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,171.59 : 15,181.13 = 9,507.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,171.59/15,181.13 = 9,507.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,171.59x = 15,181.13 × 9,507.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,171.59x = 144,331,385.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,331,385.22/10,171.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,189.66

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