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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,207.70, 15,311.55 and 8,911.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,207.70, 15,311.55 and 8,911.70 is: 13,367.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,207.70 : 15,311.55 = 8,911.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,207.70/15,311.55 = 8,911.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,207.70x = 15,311.55 × 8,911.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,207.70x = 136,451,940.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,451,940.14/10,207.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,367.55

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