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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,252, 15,303.08 and 8,800.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,252, 15,303.08 and 8,800.48 is: 13,136.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,252 : 15,303.08 = 8,800.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,252/15,303.08 = 8,800.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,252x = 15,303.08 × 8,800.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,252x = 134,674,449.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,674,449.48/10,252
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,136.41

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