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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,301.48, 15,376.82 and 8,849.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,301.48, 15,376.82 and 8,849.96 is: 13,210.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,301.48 : 15,376.82 = 8,849.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,301.48/15,376.82 = 8,849.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,301.48x = 15,376.82 × 8,849.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,301.48x = 136,084,241.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,084,241.93/10,301.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,210.16

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