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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,541.80, 15,795.42 and 8,226.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,541.80, 15,795.42 and 8,226.28 is: 12,325.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,541.80 : 15,795.42 = 8,226.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,541.80/15,795.42 = 8,226.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,541.80x = 15,795.42 × 8,226.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,541.80x = 129,937,547.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,937,547.64/10,541.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,325.94

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