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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,637.33, 15,849.68 and 9,473.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,637.33, 15,849.68 and 9,473.36 is: 14,115.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,637.33 : 15,849.68 = 9,473.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,637.33/15,849.68 = 9,473.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,637.33x = 15,849.68 × 9,473.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,637.33x = 150,149,597.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,149,597.91/10,637.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,115.35

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