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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,524.66, 15,787.26 and 8,063.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,524.66, 15,787.26 and 8,063.88 is: 12,096.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,524.66 : 15,787.26 = 8,063.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,524.66/15,787.26 = 8,063.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,524.66x = 15,787.26 × 8,063.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,524.66x = 127,306,570.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,306,570.17/10,524.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,096.03

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