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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,642.56, 15,999.68 and 8,708.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,642.56, 15,999.68 and 8,708.80 is: 13,092.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,642.56 : 15,999.68 = 8,708.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,642.56/15,999.68 = 8,708.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,642.56x = 15,999.68 × 8,708.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,642.56x = 139,338,013.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,338,013.18/10,642.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,092.53

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