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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,517.88, 15,748.74 and 9,272.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,517.88, 15,748.74 and 9,272.28 is: 13,883.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,517.88 : 15,748.74 = 9,272.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,517.88/15,748.74 = 9,272.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,517.88x = 15,748.74 × 9,272.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,517.88x = 146,026,726.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,026,726.93/10,517.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,883.67

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