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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,250.60, 15,353.16 and 8,369.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,250.60, 15,353.16 and 8,369.24 is: 12,535.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,250.60 : 15,353.16 = 8,369.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,250.60/15,353.16 = 8,369.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,250.60x = 15,353.16 × 8,369.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,250.60x = 128,494,280.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,494,280.80/10,250.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,535.29

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