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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,086.72, 15,121.87 and 7,905.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,086.72, 15,121.87 and 7,905.18 is: 11,851.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,086.72 : 15,121.87 = 7,905.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,086.72/15,121.87 = 7,905.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,086.72x = 15,121.87 × 7,905.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,086.72x = 119,541,104.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,541,104.29/10,086.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,851.34

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