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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,751.79, 16,111.28 and 8,406.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,751.79, 16,111.28 and 8,406.23 is: 12,596.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,751.79 : 16,111.28 = 8,406.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,751.79/16,111.28 = 8,406.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,751.79x = 16,111.28 × 8,406.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,751.79x = 135,435,002.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,435,002.69/10,751.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,596.51

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