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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,362.70, 15,544.05 and 8,953.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,362.70, 15,544.05 and 8,953.30 is: 13,429.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,362.70 : 15,544.05 = 8,953.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,362.70/15,544.05 = 8,953.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,362.70x = 15,544.05 × 8,953.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,362.70x = 139,170,542.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,170,542.87/10,362.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,429.95

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