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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,366.36, 15,555.94 and 8,245.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,366.36, 15,555.94 and 8,245.42 is: 12,373.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,366.36 : 15,555.94 = 8,245.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,366.36/15,555.94 = 8,245.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,366.36x = 15,555.94 × 8,245.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,366.36x = 128,265,258.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,265,258.79/10,366.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,373.22

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