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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,273.70, 15,410.55 and 9,712.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,273.70, 15,410.55 and 9,712.10 is: 14,568.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,273.70 : 15,410.55 = 9,712.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,273.70/15,410.55 = 9,712.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,273.70x = 15,410.55 × 9,712.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,273.70x = 149,668,802.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,668,802.66/10,273.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,568.15

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