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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,081.59, 15,084.36 and 9,058.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,081.59, 15,084.36 and 9,058.44 is: 13,553.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,081.59 : 15,084.36 = 9,058.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,081.59/15,084.36 = 9,058.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,081.59x = 15,084.36 × 9,058.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,081.59x = 136,640,770.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,640,770.00/10,081.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,553.49

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