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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,050.38, 15,076.04 and 8,292.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,050.38, 15,076.04 and 8,292.13 is: 12,438.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,050.38 : 15,076.04 = 8,292.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,050.38/15,076.04 = 8,292.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,050.38x = 15,076.04 × 8,292.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,050.38x = 125,012,428.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,012,428.92/10,050.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,438.58

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