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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,055.69, 15,015.83 and 8,210.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,055.69, 15,015.83 and 8,210.41 is: 12,260.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,055.69 : 15,015.83 = 8,210.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,055.69/15,015.83 = 8,210.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,055.69x = 15,015.83 × 8,210.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,055.69x = 123,286,172.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,286,172.85/10,055.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,260.33

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