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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,034.28, 15,045.96 and 7,967.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,034.28, 15,045.96 and 7,967.56 is: 11,947.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,034.28 : 15,045.96 = 7,967.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,034.28/15,045.96 = 7,967.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,034.28x = 15,045.96 × 7,967.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,034.28x = 119,879,589.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,879,589.06/10,034.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,947.00

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