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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,295.48, 15,367.88 and 8,843.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,295.48, 15,367.88 and 8,843.96 is: 13,201.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,295.48 : 15,367.88 = 8,843.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,295.48/15,367.88 = 8,843.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,295.48x = 15,367.88 × 8,843.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,295.48x = 135,912,916.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,912,916.00/10,295.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,201.22

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