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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,212.65, 15,331.93 and 8,683.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,212.65, 15,331.93 and 8,683.37 is: 13,036.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,212.65 : 15,331.93 = 8,683.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,212.65/15,331.93 = 8,683.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,212.65x = 15,331.93 × 8,683.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,212.65x = 133,132,722.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,132,722.64/10,212.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,036.07

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