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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,352.77, 15,505.49 and 8,126.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,352.77, 15,505.49 and 8,126.53 is: 12,171.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,352.77 : 15,505.49 = 8,126.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,352.77/15,505.49 = 8,126.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,352.77x = 15,505.49 × 8,126.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,352.77x = 126,005,829.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,005,829.65/10,352.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,171.22

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