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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,710.54, 16,037.87 and 8,619.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,710.54, 16,037.87 and 8,619.12 is: 12,906.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,710.54 : 16,037.87 = 8,619.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,710.54/16,037.87 = 8,619.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,710.54x = 16,037.87 × 8,619.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,710.54x = 138,232,282.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,232,282.98/10,710.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,906.19

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