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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,629.78, 15,944.67 and 8,772.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,629.78, 15,944.67 and 8,772.90 is: 13,159.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,629.78 : 15,944.67 = 8,772.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,629.78/15,944.67 = 8,772.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,629.78x = 15,944.67 × 8,772.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,629.78x = 139,880,995.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,880,995.44/10,629.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,159.35

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