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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,513.81, 15,752.04 and 9,369.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,513.81, 15,752.04 and 9,369.73 is: 14,037.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,513.81 : 15,752.04 = 9,369.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,513.81/15,752.04 = 9,369.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,513.81x = 15,752.04 × 9,369.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,513.81x = 147,592,361.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,592,361.75/10,513.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,037.95

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