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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,250.77, 15,388.31 and 8,627.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,250.77, 15,388.31 and 8,627.53 is: 12,951.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,250.77 : 15,388.31 = 8,627.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,250.77/15,388.31 = 8,627.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,250.77x = 15,388.31 × 8,627.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,250.77x = 132,763,106.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,763,106.17/10,250.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,951.53

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