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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,813.46, 16,141.98 and 9,501.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,813.46, 16,141.98 and 9,501.26 is: 14,183.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,813.46 : 16,141.98 = 9,501.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,813.46/16,141.98 = 9,501.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,813.46x = 16,141.98 × 9,501.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,813.46x = 153,369,148.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,369,148.89/10,813.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,183.17

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