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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,244.41, 15,340.47 and 8,167.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,244.41, 15,340.47 and 8,167.45 is: 12,230.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,244.41 : 15,340.47 = 8,167.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,244.41/15,340.47 = 8,167.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,244.41x = 15,340.47 × 8,167.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,244.41x = 125,292,404.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,292,404.16/10,244.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,230.32

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