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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,463.76, 15,694.29 and 8,719.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,463.76, 15,694.29 and 8,719.65 is: 13,078.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,463.76 : 15,694.29 = 8,719.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,463.76/15,694.29 = 8,719.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,463.76x = 15,694.29 × 8,719.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,463.76x = 136,848,715.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,848,715.80/10,463.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,078.35

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