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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,226.98, 15,265.81 and 8,775.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,226.98, 15,265.81 and 8,775.46 is: 13,099.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,226.98 : 15,265.81 = 8,775.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,226.98/15,265.81 = 8,775.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,226.98x = 15,265.81 × 8,775.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,226.98x = 133,964,505.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,964,505.02/10,226.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,099.13

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