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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,043.60, 15,065.40 and 8,099.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,043.60, 15,065.40 and 8,099.60 is: 12,149.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,043.60 : 15,065.40 = 8,099.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,043.60/15,065.40 = 8,099.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,043.60x = 15,065.40 × 8,099.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,043.60x = 122,023,713.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,023,713.84/10,043.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,149.40

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