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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,343.61, 15,493.91 and 8,584.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,343.61, 15,493.91 and 8,584.47 is: 12,858.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,343.61 : 15,493.91 = 8,584.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,343.61/15,493.91 = 8,584.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,343.61x = 15,493.91 × 8,584.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,343.61x = 133,006,962.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,006,962.66/10,343.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,858.85

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