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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,063.81, 15,095.70 and 8,569.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,063.81, 15,095.70 and 8,569.14 is: 12,853.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,063.81 : 15,095.70 = 8,569.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,063.81/15,095.70 = 8,569.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,063.81x = 15,095.70 × 8,569.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,063.81x = 129,357,166.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,357,166.70/10,063.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,853.70

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