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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,622.80, 15,934.20 and 8,933.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,622.80, 15,934.20 and 8,933.20 is: 13,399.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,622.80 : 15,934.20 = 8,933.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,622.80/15,934.20 = 8,933.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,622.80x = 15,934.20 × 8,933.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,622.80x = 142,343,395.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,343,395.44/10,622.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,399.80

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