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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,298.48, 15,372.35 and 8,846.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,298.48, 15,372.35 and 8,846.96 is: 13,205.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,298.48 : 15,372.35 = 8,846.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,298.48/15,372.35 = 8,846.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,298.48x = 15,372.35 × 8,846.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,298.48x = 135,998,565.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,998,565.56/10,298.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,205.69

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