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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,289.97, 15,411.51 and 8,054.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,289.97, 15,411.51 and 8,054.87 is: 12,063.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,289.97 : 15,411.51 = 8,054.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,289.97/15,411.51 = 8,054.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,289.97x = 15,411.51 × 8,054.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,289.97x = 124,137,632.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,137,632.50/10,289.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,063.95

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