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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,410.74, 15,590.16 and 8,687.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,410.74, 15,590.16 and 8,687.06 is: 13,008.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,410.74 : 15,590.16 = 8,687.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,410.74/15,590.16 = 8,687.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,410.74x = 15,590.16 × 8,687.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,410.74x = 135,432,655.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,432,655.33/10,410.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,008.94

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