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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,297.58, 15,467.76 and 8,325.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,297.58, 15,467.76 and 8,325.44 is: 12,505.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,297.58 : 15,467.76 = 8,325.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,297.58/15,467.76 = 8,325.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,297.58x = 15,467.76 × 8,325.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,297.58x = 128,775,830.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,775,830.48/10,297.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,505.45

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