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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,052.45, 15,088.55 and 8,397.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,052.45, 15,088.55 and 8,397.21 is: 12,604.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,052.45 : 15,088.55 = 8,397.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,052.45/15,088.55 = 8,397.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,052.45x = 15,088.55 × 8,397.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,052.45x = 126,701,675.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,701,675.66/10,052.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,604.06

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