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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,975.32, 15,134.24 and 8,848.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,975.32, 15,134.24 and 8,848.60 is: 12,201.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,975.32 : 15,134.24 = 8,848.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,975.32/15,134.24 = 8,848.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,975.32x = 15,134.24 × 8,848.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,975.32x = 133,916,820.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,916,820.35/10,975.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,201.63

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