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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,252.30, 15,346.05 and 8,049.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,252.30, 15,346.05 and 8,049.10 is: 12,048.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,252.30 : 15,346.05 = 8,049.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,252.30/15,346.05 = 8,049.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,252.30x = 15,346.05 × 8,049.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,252.30x = 123,521,891.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,521,891.06/10,252.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,048.21

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