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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,673.28, 15,986.52 and 8,803.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,673.28, 15,986.52 and 8,803.32 is: 13,185.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,673.28 : 15,986.52 = 8,803.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,673.28/15,986.52 = 8,803.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,673.28x = 15,986.52 × 8,803.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,673.28x = 140,734,451.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,734,451.25/10,673.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,185.68

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