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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,215.33, 14,098.79 and 9,548.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,215.33, 14,098.79 and 9,548.29 is: 13,178.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,215.33 : 14,098.79 = 9,548.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,215.33/14,098.79 = 9,548.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,215.33x = 14,098.79 × 9,548.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,215.33x = 134,619,335.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,619,335.57/10,215.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,178.17

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