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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,222.72, 15,258.23 and 8,811.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,222.72, 15,258.23 and 8,811.09 is: 13,151.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,222.72 : 15,258.23 = 8,811.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,222.72/15,258.23 = 8,811.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,222.72x = 15,258.23 × 8,811.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,222.72x = 134,441,659.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,441,659.80/10,222.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,151.26

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