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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,594.91, 15,909.33 and 8,741.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,594.91, 15,909.33 and 8,741.99 is: 13,126.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,594.91 : 15,909.33 = 8,741.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,594.91/15,909.33 = 8,741.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,594.91x = 15,909.33 × 8,741.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,594.91x = 139,079,203.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,079,203.77/10,594.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,126.98

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