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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,882.23, 15,031.22 and 9,463.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,882.23, 15,031.22 and 9,463.11 is: 13,071.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,882.23 : 15,031.22 = 9,463.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,882.23/15,031.22 = 9,463.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,882.23x = 15,031.22 × 9,463.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,882.23x = 142,242,040.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,242,040.98/10,882.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,071.04

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