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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,174.63, 15,331.27 and 8,366.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,174.63, 15,331.27 and 8,366.25 is: 12,606.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,174.63 : 15,331.27 = 8,366.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,174.63/15,331.27 = 8,366.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,174.63x = 15,331.27 × 8,366.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,174.63x = 128,265,237.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,265,237.64/10,174.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,606.38

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