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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,871.64, 15,011.61 and 8,740.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,871.64, 15,011.61 and 8,740.35 is: 12,068.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,871.64 : 15,011.61 = 8,740.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,871.64/15,011.61 = 8,740.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,871.64x = 15,011.61 × 8,740.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,871.64x = 131,206,725.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,206,725.46/10,871.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,068.72

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