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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,701.36, 16,030.28 and 8,734

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,701.36, 16,030.28 and 8,734 is: 13,083.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,701.36 : 16,030.28 = 8,734 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,701.36/16,030.28 = 8,734/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,701.36x = 16,030.28 × 8,734
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,701.36x = 140,008,465.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,008,465.52/10,701.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,083.24

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