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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,022.82, 15,051.24 and 8,708.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,022.82, 15,051.24 and 8,708.19 is: 13,077.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,022.82 : 15,051.24 = 8,708.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,022.82/15,051.24 = 8,708.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,022.82x = 15,051.24 × 8,708.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,022.82x = 131,069,057.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,069,057.66/10,022.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,077.06

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