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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,087.12, 15,092.58 and 9,063.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,087.12, 15,092.58 and 9,063.94 is: 13,561.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,087.12 : 15,092.58 = 9,063.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,087.12/15,092.58 = 9,063.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,087.12x = 15,092.58 × 9,063.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,087.12x = 136,798,239.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,798,239.57/10,087.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,561.67

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