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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,586.08, 15,848.34 and 9,176.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,586.08, 15,848.34 and 9,176.28 is: 13,737.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,586.08 : 15,848.34 = 9,176.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,586.08/15,848.34 = 9,176.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,586.08x = 15,848.34 × 9,176.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,586.08x = 145,428,805.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,428,805.38/10,586.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,737.74

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