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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,496.79, 15,668.39 and 9,251.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,496.79, 15,668.39 and 9,251.26 is: 13,809.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,496.79 : 15,668.39 = 9,251.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,496.79/15,668.39 = 9,251.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,496.79x = 15,668.39 × 9,251.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,496.79x = 144,952,349.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,952,349.67/10,496.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,809.21

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