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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,360.62, 15,518.94 and 8,377.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,360.62, 15,518.94 and 8,377.74 is: 12,548.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,360.62 : 15,518.94 = 8,377.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,360.62/15,518.94 = 8,377.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,360.62x = 15,518.94 × 8,377.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,360.62x = 130,013,644.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,013,644.40/10,360.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,548.83

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