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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,499.64, 15,751.68 and 8,780.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,499.64, 15,751.68 and 8,780.28 is: 13,172.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,499.64 : 15,751.68 = 8,780.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,499.64/15,751.68 = 8,780.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,499.64x = 15,751.68 × 8,780.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,499.64x = 138,304,160.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,304,160.87/10,499.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,172.28

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