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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,235.07, 15,352.55 and 8,844.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,235.07, 15,352.55 and 8,844.18 is: 13,266.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,235.07 : 15,352.55 = 8,844.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,235.07/15,352.55 = 8,844.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,235.07x = 15,352.55 × 8,844.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,235.07x = 135,780,638.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,780,638.90/10,235.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,266.21

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