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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,908.16, 15,073.68 and 8,917.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,908.16, 15,073.68 and 8,917.96 is: 12,323.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,908.16 : 15,073.68 = 8,917.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,908.16/15,073.68 = 8,917.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,908.16x = 15,073.68 × 8,917.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,908.16x = 134,426,475.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,426,475.29/10,908.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,323.48

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