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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,170.05, 15,237.14 and 8,906.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,170.05, 15,237.14 and 8,906.55 is: 13,344.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,170.05 : 15,237.14 = 8,906.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,170.05/15,237.14 = 8,906.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,170.05x = 15,237.14 × 8,906.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,170.05x = 135,710,228.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,710,228.55/10,170.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,344.11

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