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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,654.94, 15,961.52 and 8,783.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,654.94, 15,961.52 and 8,783.51 is: 13,158.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,654.94 : 15,961.52 = 8,783.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,654.94/15,961.52 = 8,783.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,654.94x = 15,961.52 × 8,783.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,654.94x = 140,198,112.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,198,112.69/10,654.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,158.04

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