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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,299.48, 15,373.84 and 8,847.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,299.48, 15,373.84 and 8,847.96 is: 13,207.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,299.48 : 15,373.84 = 8,847.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,299.48/15,373.84 = 8,847.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,299.48x = 15,373.84 × 8,847.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,299.48x = 136,027,121.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,027,121.37/10,299.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,207.18

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