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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,358.20, 15,512.46 and 8,496.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,358.20, 15,512.46 and 8,496.28 is: 12,724.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,358.20 : 15,512.46 = 8,496.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,358.20/15,512.46 = 8,496.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,358.20x = 15,512.46 × 8,496.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,358.20x = 131,798,203.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,798,203.65/10,358.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,724.05

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