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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,312.76, 15,444.38 and 8,544.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,312.76, 15,444.38 and 8,544.64 is: 12,796.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,312.76 : 15,444.38 = 8,544.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,312.76/15,444.38 = 8,544.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,312.76x = 15,444.38 × 8,544.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,312.76x = 131,966,667.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,966,667.12/10,312.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,796.45

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