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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,159.27, 13,988.64 and 8,893.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,159.27, 13,988.64 and 8,893.24 is: 12,245.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,159.27 : 13,988.64 = 8,893.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,159.27/13,988.64 = 8,893.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,159.27x = 13,988.64 × 8,893.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,159.27x = 124,404,332.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,404,332.79/10,159.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,245.40

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