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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,518.89, 14,502.06 and 8,719.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,518.89, 14,502.06 and 8,719.61 is: 12,021.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,518.89 : 14,502.06 = 8,719.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,518.89/14,502.06 = 8,719.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,518.89x = 14,502.06 × 8,719.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,518.89x = 126,452,234.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,452,234.89/10,518.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,021.45

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