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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,187.01, 15,262.52 and 8,923.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,187.01, 15,262.52 and 8,923.50 is: 13,369.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,187.01 : 15,262.52 = 8,923.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,187.01/15,262.52 = 8,923.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,187.01x = 15,262.52 × 8,923.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,187.01x = 136,195,052.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,195,052.60/10,187.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,369.48

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