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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,208.58, 15,323.67 and 8,582.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,208.58, 15,323.67 and 8,582.64 is: 12,883.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,208.58 : 15,323.67 = 8,582.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,208.58/15,323.67 = 8,582.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,208.58x = 15,323.67 × 8,582.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,208.58x = 131,517,543.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,517,543.09/10,208.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,883.04

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