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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,825.06, 16,233.94 and 8,740.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,825.06, 16,233.94 and 8,740.12 is: 13,107.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,825.06 : 16,233.94 = 8,740.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,825.06/16,233.94 = 8,740.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,825.06x = 16,233.94 × 8,740.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,825.06x = 141,886,583.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,886,583.67/10,825.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,107.23

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