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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,368.96, 15,540.44 and 8,169

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,368.96, 15,540.44 and 8,169 is: 12,243.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,368.96 : 15,540.44 = 8,169 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,368.96/15,540.44 = 8,169/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,368.96x = 15,540.44 × 8,169
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,368.96x = 126,949,854.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,949,854.36/10,368.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,243.26

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