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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,225.20, 15,316.20 and 8,497.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,225.20, 15,316.20 and 8,497.20 is: 12,727.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,225.20 : 15,316.20 = 8,497.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,225.20/15,316.20 = 8,497.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,225.20x = 15,316.20 × 8,497.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,225.20x = 130,144,814.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,144,814.64/10,225.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,727.85

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