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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,211.80, 15,317.70 and 8,915.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,211.80, 15,317.70 and 8,915.80 is: 13,373.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,211.80 : 15,317.70 = 8,915.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,211.80/15,317.70 = 8,915.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,211.80x = 15,317.70 × 8,915.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,211.80x = 136,569,549.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,569,549.66/10,211.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,373.70

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