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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,313.28, 15,525.36 and 8,809.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,313.28, 15,525.36 and 8,809.92 is: 13,262.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,313.28 : 15,525.36 = 8,809.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,313.28/15,525.36 = 8,809.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,313.28x = 15,525.36 × 8,809.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,313.28x = 136,777,179.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,777,179.57/10,313.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,262.24

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