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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,221.06, 15,318.84 and 8,828.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,221.06, 15,318.84 and 8,828.70 is: 13,232.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,221.06 : 15,318.84 = 8,828.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,221.06/15,318.84 = 8,828.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,221.06x = 15,318.84 × 8,828.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,221.06x = 135,245,442.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,245,442.71/10,221.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,232.04

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