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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,467.44, 15,673.21 and 8,806.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,467.44, 15,673.21 and 8,806.69 is: 13,186.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,467.44 : 15,673.21 = 8,806.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,467.44/15,673.21 = 8,806.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,467.44x = 15,673.21 × 8,806.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,467.44x = 138,029,040.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,029,040.58/10,467.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,186.51

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