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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,056.48, 15,073.77 and 8,591.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,056.48, 15,073.77 and 8,591.19 is: 12,877.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,056.48 : 15,073.77 = 8,591.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,056.48/15,073.77 = 8,591.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,056.48x = 15,073.77 × 8,591.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,056.48x = 129,501,622.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,501,622.09/10,056.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,877.43

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