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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,891.62, 16,337.43 and 8,704.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,891.62, 16,337.43 and 8,704.62 is: 13,056.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,891.62 : 16,337.43 = 8,704.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,891.62/16,337.43 = 8,704.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,891.62x = 16,337.43 × 8,704.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,891.62x = 142,211,119.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,211,119.93/10,891.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,056.93

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