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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,024.61, 15,031.15 and 8,061.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,024.61, 15,031.15 and 8,061.17 is: 12,087.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,024.61 : 15,031.15 = 8,061.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,024.61/15,031.15 = 8,061.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,024.61x = 15,031.15 × 8,061.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,024.61x = 121,168,560.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,168,560.14/10,024.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,087.12

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