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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,033.38, 15,036.05 and 8,544.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,033.38, 15,036.05 and 8,544.86 is: 12,805.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,033.38 : 15,036.05 = 8,544.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,033.38/15,036.05 = 8,544.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,033.38x = 15,036.05 × 8,544.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,033.38x = 128,480,824.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,480,824.30/10,033.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,805.34

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