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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,056.33, 15,016.76 and 8,211.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,056.33, 15,016.76 and 8,211.04 is: 12,261.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,056.33 : 15,016.76 = 8,211.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,056.33/15,016.76 = 8,211.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,056.33x = 15,016.76 × 8,211.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,056.33x = 123,303,217.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,303,217.03/10,056.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,261.26

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