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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,844.06, 16,257.88 and 8,651.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,844.06, 16,257.88 and 8,651.58 is: 12,970.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,844.06 : 16,257.88 = 8,651.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,844.06/16,257.88 = 8,651.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,844.06x = 16,257.88 × 8,651.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,844.06x = 140,656,349.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,656,349.45/10,844.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,970.82

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