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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,304.15, 14,207.19 and 8,707.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,304.15, 14,207.19 and 8,707.91 is: 12,006.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,304.15 : 14,207.19 = 8,707.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,304.15/14,207.19 = 8,707.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,304.15x = 14,207.19 × 8,707.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,304.15x = 123,714,931.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,714,931.87/10,304.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,006.32

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