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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,388.84, 15,583.15 and 8,299.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,388.84, 15,583.15 and 8,299.04 is: 12,448.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,388.84 : 15,583.15 = 8,299.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,388.84/15,583.15 = 8,299.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,388.84x = 15,583.15 × 8,299.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,388.84x = 129,325,185.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,325,185.18/10,388.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,448.47

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