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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,995.77, 16,476.36 and 8,503.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,995.77, 16,476.36 and 8,503.06 is: 12,741.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,995.77 : 16,476.36 = 8,503.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,995.77/16,476.36 = 8,503.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,995.77x = 16,476.36 × 8,503.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,995.77x = 140,099,477.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,099,477.66/10,995.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,741.22

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