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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,130.70, 15,177.83 and 8,672.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,130.70, 15,177.83 and 8,672.70 is: 12,993.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,130.70 : 15,177.83 = 8,672.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,130.70/15,177.83 = 8,672.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,130.70x = 15,177.83 × 8,672.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,130.70x = 131,632,722.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,632,722.88/10,130.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,993.45

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