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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,436.02, 15,724.49 and 8,627.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,436.02, 15,724.49 and 8,627.62 is: 12,999.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,436.02 : 15,724.49 = 8,627.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,436.02/15,724.49 = 8,627.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,436.02x = 15,724.49 × 8,627.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,436.02x = 135,664,924.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,664,924.41/10,436.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,999.68

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