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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,264.37, 15,396.62 and 8,873.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,264.37, 15,396.62 and 8,873.60 is: 13,310.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,264.37 : 15,396.62 = 8,873.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,264.37/15,396.62 = 8,873.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,264.37x = 15,396.62 × 8,873.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,264.37x = 136,623,325.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,623,325.88/10,264.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,310.45

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