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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,297.48, 15,370.86 and 8,845.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,297.48, 15,370.86 and 8,845.96 is: 13,204.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,297.48 : 15,370.86 = 8,845.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,297.48/15,370.86 = 8,845.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,297.48x = 15,370.86 × 8,845.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,297.48x = 135,970,012.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,970,012.73/10,297.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,204.20

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