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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,333.13, 15,462.72 and 8,951.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,333.13, 15,462.72 and 8,951.19 is: 13,394.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,333.13 : 15,462.72 = 8,951.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,333.13/15,462.72 = 8,951.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,333.13x = 15,462.72 × 8,951.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,333.13x = 138,409,744.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,409,744.64/10,333.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,394.76

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