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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,373.68, 15,560.52 and 8,982.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,373.68, 15,560.52 and 8,982.64 is: 13,473.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,373.68 : 15,560.52 = 8,982.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,373.68/15,560.52 = 8,982.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,373.68x = 15,560.52 × 8,982.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,373.68x = 139,774,549.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,774,549.37/10,373.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,473.96

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