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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,210.36, 15,302.48 and 8,888.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,210.36, 15,302.48 and 8,888.72 is: 13,321.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,210.36 : 15,302.48 = 8,888.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,210.36/15,302.48 = 8,888.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,210.36x = 15,302.48 × 8,888.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,210.36x = 136,019,460.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,019,460.03/10,210.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,321.71

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