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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,507.80, 15,761.70 and 9,211.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,507.80, 15,761.70 and 9,211.80 is: 13,817.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,507.80 : 15,761.70 = 9,211.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,507.80/15,761.70 = 9,211.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,507.80x = 15,761.70 × 9,211.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,507.80x = 145,193,628.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,193,628.06/10,507.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,817.70

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