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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,375.96, 15,541.06 and 8,576.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,375.96, 15,541.06 and 8,576.58 is: 12,845.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,375.96 : 15,541.06 = 8,576.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,375.96/15,541.06 = 8,576.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,375.96x = 15,541.06 × 8,576.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,375.96x = 133,289,144.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,289,144.37/10,375.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,845.96

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