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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,348.31, 15,485.54 and 8,966.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,348.31, 15,485.54 and 8,966.39 is: 13,417.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,348.31 : 15,485.54 = 8,966.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,348.31/15,485.54 = 8,966.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,348.31x = 15,485.54 × 8,966.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,348.31x = 138,849,268.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,849,268.74/10,348.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,417.58

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