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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,086.94, 15,152.30 and 8,530.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,086.94, 15,152.30 and 8,530.07 is: 12,813.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,086.94 : 15,152.30 = 8,530.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,086.94/15,152.30 = 8,530.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,086.94x = 15,152.30 × 8,530.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,086.94x = 129,250,093.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,250,093.24/10,086.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,813.61

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