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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,497.33, 15,669.21 and 9,251.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,497.33, 15,669.21 and 9,251.82 is: 13,810.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,497.33 : 15,669.21 = 9,251.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,497.33/15,669.21 = 9,251.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,497.33x = 15,669.21 × 9,251.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,497.33x = 144,968,710.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,968,710.46/10,497.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,810.06

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