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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,199.26, 15,257.98 and 8,827.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,199.26, 15,257.98 and 8,827.53 is: 13,205.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,199.26 : 15,257.98 = 8,827.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,199.26/15,257.98 = 8,827.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,199.26x = 15,257.98 × 8,827.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,199.26x = 134,690,276.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,690,276.19/10,199.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,205.89

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