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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,062.81, 15,094.20 and 8,568.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,062.81, 15,094.20 and 8,568.14 is: 12,852.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,062.81 : 15,094.20 = 8,568.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,062.81/15,094.20 = 8,568.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,062.81x = 15,094.20 × 8,568.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,062.81x = 129,329,143.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,329,143.32/10,062.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,852.19

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