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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,084.59, 15,088.86 and 9,061.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,084.59, 15,088.86 and 9,061.44 is: 13,557.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,084.59 : 15,088.86 = 9,061.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,084.59/15,088.86 = 9,061.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,084.59x = 15,088.86 × 9,061.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,084.59x = 136,726,799.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,726,799.56/10,084.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,557.99

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