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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,472.60, 15,709.10 and 8,382.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,472.60, 15,709.10 and 8,382.90 is: 12,574.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,472.60 : 15,709.10 = 8,382.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,472.60/15,709.10 = 8,382.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,472.60x = 15,709.10 × 8,382.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,472.60x = 131,687,772.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,687,772.48/10,472.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,574.51

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