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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,032.63, 15,037.74 and 8,865.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,032.63, 15,037.74 and 8,865.42 is: 13,288.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,032.63 : 15,037.74 = 8,865.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,032.63/15,037.74 = 8,865.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,032.63x = 15,037.74 × 8,865.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,032.63x = 133,315,880.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,315,880.95/10,032.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,288.23

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