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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,360.32, 15,511.68 and 8,056.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,360.32, 15,511.68 and 8,056.32 is: 12,062.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,360.32 : 15,511.68 = 8,056.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,360.32/15,511.68 = 8,056.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,360.32x = 15,511.68 × 8,056.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,360.32x = 124,967,057.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,967,057.82/10,360.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,062.08

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