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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,961.70, 16,442.55 and 8,774.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,961.70, 16,442.55 and 8,774.70 is: 13,162.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,961.70 : 16,442.55 = 8,774.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,961.70/16,442.55 = 8,774.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,961.70x = 16,442.55 × 8,774.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,961.70x = 144,278,443.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,278,443.49/10,961.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,162.05

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