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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,365.70, 15,532.35 and 8,713.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,365.70, 15,532.35 and 8,713.30 is: 13,056.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,365.70 : 15,532.35 = 8,713.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,365.70/15,532.35 = 8,713.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,365.70x = 15,532.35 × 8,713.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,365.70x = 135,338,025.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,338,025.26/10,365.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,056.33

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