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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,173.18, 15,262.53 and 9,197.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,173.18, 15,262.53 and 9,197.25 is: 13,798.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,173.18 : 15,262.53 = 9,197.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,173.18/15,262.53 = 9,197.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,173.18x = 15,262.53 × 9,197.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,173.18x = 140,373,304.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,373,304.04/10,173.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,798.37

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