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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,313.73, 15,459.66 and 8,848.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,313.73, 15,459.66 and 8,848.44 is: 13,263.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,313.73 : 15,459.66 = 8,848.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,313.73/15,459.66 = 8,848.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,313.73x = 15,459.66 × 8,848.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,313.73x = 136,793,873.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,793,873.93/10,313.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,263.28

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