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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,488.06, 15,803.81 and 8,679.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,488.06, 15,803.81 and 8,679.06 is: 13,077.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,488.06 : 15,803.81 = 8,679.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,488.06/15,803.81 = 8,679.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,488.06x = 15,803.81 × 8,679.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,488.06x = 137,162,171.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,162,171.82/10,488.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,077.94

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