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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,162.87, 15,253.41 and 8,507.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,162.87, 15,253.41 and 8,507.35 is: 12,768.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,162.87 : 15,253.41 = 8,507.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,162.87/15,253.41 = 8,507.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,162.87x = 15,253.41 × 8,507.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,162.87x = 129,766,191.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,766,191.43/10,162.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,768.66

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