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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,441.26, 15,593.58 and 8,364.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,441.26, 15,593.58 and 8,364.42 is: 12,491.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,441.26 : 15,593.58 = 8,364.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,441.26/15,593.58 = 8,364.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,441.26x = 15,593.58 × 8,364.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,441.26x = 130,431,252.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,431,252.42/10,441.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,491.91

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