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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,148.26, 15,148.89 and 8,770.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,148.26, 15,148.89 and 8,770.44 is: 13,092.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,148.26 : 15,148.89 = 8,770.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,148.26/15,148.89 = 8,770.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,148.26x = 15,148.89 × 8,770.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,148.26x = 132,862,430.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,862,430.81/10,148.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,092.14

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