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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,050.68, 15,063 and 8,654.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,050.68, 15,063 and 8,654.64 is: 12,970.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,050.68 : 15,063 = 8,654.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,050.68/15,063 = 8,654.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,050.68x = 15,063 × 8,654.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,050.68x = 130,364,842.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,364,842.32/10,050.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,970.75

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