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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,591.54, 15,862.25 and 9,197.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,591.54, 15,862.25 and 9,197.29 is: 13,774.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,591.54 : 15,862.25 = 9,197.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,591.54/15,862.25 = 9,197.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,591.54x = 15,862.25 × 9,197.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,591.54x = 145,889,713.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,889,713.30/10,591.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,774.17

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