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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,055.82, 15,016.02 and 8,210.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,055.82, 15,016.02 and 8,210.54 is: 12,260.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,055.82 : 15,016.02 = 8,210.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,055.82/15,016.02 = 8,210.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,055.82x = 15,016.02 × 8,210.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,055.82x = 123,289,632.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,289,632.85/10,055.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,260.53

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