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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,283.72, 15,459.74 and 8,448.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,283.72, 15,459.74 and 8,448.44 is: 12,700.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,283.72 : 15,459.74 = 8,448.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,283.72/15,459.74 = 8,448.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,283.72x = 15,459.74 × 8,448.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,283.72x = 130,610,685.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,610,685.81/10,283.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,700.72

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