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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,267.04, 15,392.71 and 8,506.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,267.04, 15,392.71 and 8,506.64 is: 12,753.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,267.04 : 15,392.71 = 8,506.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,267.04/15,392.71 = 8,506.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,267.04x = 15,392.71 × 8,506.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,267.04x = 130,940,242.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,940,242.59/10,267.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,753.46

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