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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,522.88, 15,774.08 and 8,794.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,522.88, 15,774.08 and 8,794.88 is: 13,183.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,522.88 : 15,774.08 = 8,794.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,522.88/15,774.08 = 8,794.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,522.88x = 15,774.08 × 8,794.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,522.88x = 138,731,140.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,731,140.71/10,522.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,183.76

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