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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,029.80, 15,044.70 and 8,733.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,029.80, 15,044.70 and 8,733.80 is: 13,100.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,029.80 : 15,044.70 = 8,733.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,029.80/15,044.70 = 8,733.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,029.80x = 15,044.70 × 8,733.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,029.80x = 131,397,400.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,397,400.86/10,029.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,100.70

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