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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,369.52, 15,554.28 and 8,279.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,369.52, 15,554.28 and 8,279.74 is: 12,419.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,369.52 : 15,554.28 = 8,279.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,369.52/15,554.28 = 8,279.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,369.52x = 15,554.28 × 8,279.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,369.52x = 128,785,310.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,785,310.71/10,369.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,419.60

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