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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,183.73, 15,278.36 and 9,207.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,183.73, 15,278.36 and 9,207.74 is: 13,814.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,183.73 : 15,278.36 = 9,207.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,183.73/15,278.36 = 9,207.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,183.73x = 15,278.36 × 9,207.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,183.73x = 140,679,158.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,679,158.66/10,183.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,814.12

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