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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,293.48, 15,364.89 and 8,841.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,293.48, 15,364.89 and 8,841.96 is: 13,198.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,293.48 : 15,364.89 = 8,841.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,293.48/15,364.89 = 8,841.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,293.48x = 15,364.89 × 8,841.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,293.48x = 135,855,742.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,855,742.78/10,293.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,198.23

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