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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,569.94, 15,862.60 and 8,514.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,569.94, 15,862.60 and 8,514.76 is: 12,778.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,569.94 : 15,862.60 = 8,514.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,569.94/15,862.60 = 8,514.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,569.94x = 15,862.60 × 8,514.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,569.94x = 135,066,231.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,066,231.98/10,569.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,778.33

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