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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,207.80, 15,311.70 and 9,430.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,207.80, 15,311.70 and 9,430.20 is: 14,145.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,207.80 : 15,311.70 = 9,430.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,207.80/15,311.70 = 9,430.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,207.80x = 15,311.70 × 9,430.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,207.80x = 144,392,393.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,392,393.34/10,207.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,145.30

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