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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,171.21, 15,238.87 and 8,907.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,171.21, 15,238.87 and 8,907.70 is: 13,345.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,171.21 : 15,238.87 = 8,907.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,171.21/15,238.87 = 8,907.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,171.21x = 15,238.87 × 8,907.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,171.21x = 135,743,320.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,743,320.40/10,171.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,345.84

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