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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,862.64, 16,265.34 and 8,742.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,862.64, 16,265.34 and 8,742.80 is: 13,091.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,862.64 : 16,265.34 = 8,742.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,862.64/16,265.34 = 8,742.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,862.64x = 16,265.34 × 8,742.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,862.64x = 142,204,655.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,204,655.22/10,862.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,091.17

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