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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,033.72, 15,035.46 and 8,940.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,033.72, 15,035.46 and 8,940.04 is: 13,396.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,033.72 : 15,035.46 = 8,940.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,033.72/15,035.46 = 8,940.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,033.72x = 15,035.46 × 8,940.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,033.72x = 134,417,613.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,417,613.82/10,033.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,396.59

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