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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,512.60, 15,744.06 and 8,838.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,512.60, 15,744.06 and 8,838.60 is: 13,237.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,512.60 : 15,744.06 = 8,838.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,512.60/15,744.06 = 8,838.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,512.60x = 15,744.06 × 8,838.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,512.60x = 139,155,448.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,155,448.72/10,512.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,237.02

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