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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,207.14, 15,311.02 and 2,811.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,207.14, 15,311.02 and 2,811.72 is: 4,217.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,207.14 : 15,311.02 = 2,811.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,207.14/15,311.02 = 2,811.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,207.14x = 15,311.02 × 2,811.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,207.14x = 43,050,301.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,050,301.15/10,207.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,217.67

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