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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,086.89, 15,105.65 and 8,709.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,086.89, 15,105.65 and 8,709.08 is: 13,042.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,086.89 : 15,105.65 = 8,709.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,086.89/15,105.65 = 8,709.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,086.89x = 15,105.65 × 8,709.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,086.89x = 131,556,195.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,556,195.23/10,086.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,042.30

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