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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,211.80, 15,317.70 and 9,272.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,211.80, 15,317.70 and 9,272.20 is: 13,908.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,211.80 : 15,317.70 = 9,272.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,211.80/15,317.70 = 9,272.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,211.80x = 15,317.70 × 9,272.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,211.80x = 142,028,777.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,028,777.94/10,211.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,908.30

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