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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,262.88, 15,376.62 and 8,015.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,262.88, 15,376.62 and 8,015.94 is: 12,010.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,262.88 : 15,376.62 = 8,015.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,262.88/15,376.62 = 8,015.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,262.88x = 15,376.62 × 8,015.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,262.88x = 123,258,063.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,258,063.32/10,262.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,010.09

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