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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,209.62, 15,317.50 and 8,446.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,209.62, 15,317.50 and 8,446.66 is: 12,672.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,209.62 : 15,317.50 = 8,446.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,209.62/15,317.50 = 8,446.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,209.62x = 15,317.50 × 8,446.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,209.62x = 129,381,714.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,381,714.55/10,209.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,672.53

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