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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,143.70, 15,215.55 and 8,847.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,143.70, 15,215.55 and 8,847.70 is: 13,271.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,143.70 : 15,215.55 = 8,847.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,143.70/15,215.55 = 8,847.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,143.70x = 15,215.55 × 8,847.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,143.70x = 134,622,621.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,622,621.74/10,143.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,271.55

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