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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,259.83, 14,182.47 and 9,151.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,259.83, 14,182.47 and 9,151.75 is: 12,650.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,259.83 : 14,182.47 = 9,151.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,259.83/14,182.47 = 9,151.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,259.83x = 14,182.47 × 9,151.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,259.83x = 129,794,419.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,794,419.82/10,259.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,650.74

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