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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,273.37, 14,173.92 and 8,113.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,273.37, 14,173.92 and 8,113.05 is: 11,193.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,273.37 : 14,173.92 = 8,113.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,273.37/14,173.92 = 8,113.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,273.37x = 14,173.92 × 8,113.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,273.37x = 114,993,721.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,993,721.66/10,273.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,193.38

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