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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,360.02, 15,534.90 and 8,380.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,360.02, 15,534.90 and 8,380.74 is: 12,566.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,360.02 : 15,534.90 = 8,380.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,360.02/15,534.90 = 8,380.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,360.02x = 15,534.90 × 8,380.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,360.02x = 130,193,957.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,193,957.83/10,360.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,566.96

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