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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,310.92, 14,219.67 and 8,720.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,310.92, 14,219.67 and 8,720.90 is: 12,026.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,310.92 : 14,219.67 = 8,720.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,310.92/14,219.67 = 8,720.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,310.92x = 14,219.67 × 8,720.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,310.92x = 124,008,355.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,008,355.65/10,310.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,026.90

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