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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,150.17, 15,247.26 and 8,593.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,150.17, 15,247.26 and 8,593.35 is: 12,908.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,150.17 : 15,247.26 = 8,593.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,150.17/15,247.26 = 8,593.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,150.17x = 15,247.26 × 8,593.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,150.17x = 131,025,041.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,025,041.72/10,150.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,908.65

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