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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,260.87, 15,373.62 and 8,013.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,260.87, 15,373.62 and 8,013.93 is: 12,007.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,260.87 : 15,373.62 = 8,013.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,260.87/15,373.62 = 8,013.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,260.87x = 15,373.62 × 8,013.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,260.87x = 123,203,114.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,203,114.53/10,260.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,007.08

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