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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,215.22, 14,092.18 and 8,738.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,215.22, 14,092.18 and 8,738.99 is: 12,055.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,215.22 : 14,092.18 = 8,738.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,215.22/14,092.18 = 8,738.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,215.22x = 14,092.18 × 8,738.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,215.22x = 123,151,433.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,151,433.48/10,215.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,055.68

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