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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,539.83, 14,515.52 and 8,755.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,539.83, 14,515.52 and 8,755.15 is: 12,057.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,539.83 : 14,515.52 = 8,755.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,539.83/14,515.52 = 8,755.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,539.83x = 14,515.52 × 8,755.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,539.83x = 127,085,474.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,085,474.86/10,539.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,057.65

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