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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,690.52, 16,071.62 and 8,625.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,690.52, 16,071.62 and 8,625.02 is: 12,966.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,690.52 : 16,071.62 = 8,625.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,690.52/16,071.62 = 8,625.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,690.52x = 16,071.62 × 8,625.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,690.52x = 138,617,920.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,617,920.45/10,690.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,966.44

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