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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,099.08, 15,167.45 and 8,254.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,099.08, 15,167.45 and 8,254.10 is: 12,396.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,099.08 : 15,167.45 = 8,254.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,099.08/15,167.45 = 8,254.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,099.08x = 15,167.45 × 8,254.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,099.08x = 125,193,707.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,193,707.60/10,099.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,396.55

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