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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,223.48, 15,260.62 and 8,771.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,223.48, 15,260.62 and 8,771.96 is: 13,093.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,223.48 : 15,260.62 = 8,771.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,223.48/15,260.62 = 8,771.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,223.48x = 15,260.62 × 8,771.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,223.48x = 133,865,548.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,865,548.22/10,223.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,093.93

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