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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,273.59, 15,417.09 and 9,437.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,273.59, 15,417.09 and 9,437.10 is: 14,161.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,273.59 : 15,417.09 = 9,437.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,273.59/15,417.09 = 9,437.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,273.59x = 15,417.09 × 9,437.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,273.59x = 145,492,620.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,492,620.04/10,273.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,161.81

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