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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,143.72, 15,174.96 and 8,771.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,143.72, 15,174.96 and 8,771.88 is: 13,122.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,143.72 : 15,174.96 = 8,771.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,143.72/15,174.96 = 8,771.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,143.72x = 15,174.96 × 8,771.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,143.72x = 133,112,928.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,112,928.12/10,143.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,122.69

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