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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,707.56, 16,051.78 and 8,354.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,707.56, 16,051.78 and 8,354.72 is: 12,524.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,707.56 : 16,051.78 = 8,354.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,707.56/16,051.78 = 8,354.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,707.56x = 16,051.78 × 8,354.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,707.56x = 134,108,127.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,108,127.40/10,707.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,524.62

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