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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,497.22, 15,767.70 and 8,856.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,497.22, 15,767.70 and 8,856.98 is: 13,303.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,497.22 : 15,767.70 = 8,856.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,497.22/15,767.70 = 8,856.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,497.22x = 15,767.70 × 8,856.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,497.22x = 139,654,203.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,654,203.55/10,497.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,303.92

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