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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,130.37, 13,947.59 and 8,870.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,130.37, 13,947.59 and 8,870.11 is: 12,212.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,130.37 : 13,947.59 = 8,870.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,130.37/13,947.59 = 8,870.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,130.37x = 13,947.59 × 8,870.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,130.37x = 123,716,644.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,716,644.84/10,130.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,212.46

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