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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,229.82, 15,325.02 and 8,566.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,229.82, 15,325.02 and 8,566.62 is: 12,833.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,229.82 : 15,325.02 = 8,566.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,229.82/15,325.02 = 8,566.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,229.82x = 15,325.02 × 8,566.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,229.82x = 131,283,622.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,283,622.83/10,229.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,833.42

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