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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,217.33, 14,101.55 and 9,550.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,217.33, 14,101.55 and 9,550.29 is: 13,180.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,217.33 : 14,101.55 = 9,550.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,217.33/14,101.55 = 9,550.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,217.33x = 14,101.55 × 9,550.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,217.33x = 134,673,891.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,673,891.95/10,217.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,180.93

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