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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,241.58, 15,362.31 and 8,850.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,241.58, 15,362.31 and 8,850.69 is: 13,275.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,241.58 : 15,362.31 = 8,850.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,241.58/15,362.31 = 8,850.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,241.58x = 15,362.31 × 8,850.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,241.58x = 135,967,043.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,967,043.49/10,241.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,275.98

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