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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,294.48, 15,366.38 and 8,842.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,294.48, 15,366.38 and 8,842.96 is: 13,199.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,294.48 : 15,366.38 = 8,842.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,294.48/15,366.38 = 8,842.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,294.48x = 15,366.38 × 8,842.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,294.48x = 135,884,283.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,884,283.68/10,294.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,199.72

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