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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,812.79, 16,222.83 and 10,739.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,812.79, 16,222.83 and 10,739.89 is: 16,113.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,812.79 : 16,222.83 = 10,739.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,812.79/16,222.83 = 10,739.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,812.79x = 16,222.83 × 10,739.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,812.79x = 174,231,409.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,231,409.69/10,812.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,113.46

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