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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,582.59, 15,874.40 and 8,730.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,582.59, 15,874.40 and 8,730.27 is: 13,095.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,582.59 : 15,874.40 = 8,730.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,582.59/15,874.40 = 8,730.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,582.59x = 15,874.40 × 8,730.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,582.59x = 138,587,798.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,587,798.09/10,582.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,095.83

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