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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,625.89, 15,908.76 and 8,832.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,625.89, 15,908.76 and 8,832.55 is: 13,223.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,625.89 : 15,908.76 = 8,832.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,625.89/15,908.76 = 8,832.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,625.89x = 15,908.76 × 8,832.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,625.89x = 140,514,873.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,514,873.98/10,625.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,223.82

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