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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,677.78, 15,993.27 and 8,807.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,677.78, 15,993.27 and 8,807.82 is: 13,192.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,677.78 : 15,993.27 = 8,807.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,677.78/15,993.27 = 8,807.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,677.78x = 15,993.27 × 8,807.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,677.78x = 140,865,843.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,865,843.37/10,677.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,192.43

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