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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,229.56, 15,318.96 and 8,385.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,229.56, 15,318.96 and 8,385.28 is: 12,557.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,229.56 : 15,318.96 = 8,385.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,229.56/15,318.96 = 8,385.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,229.56x = 15,318.96 × 8,385.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,229.56x = 128,453,768.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,453,768.91/10,229.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,557.12

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