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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,091.52, 15,150.24 and 8,562.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,091.52, 15,150.24 and 8,562.24 is: 12,854.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,091.52 : 15,150.24 = 8,562.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,091.52/15,150.24 = 8,562.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,091.52x = 15,150.24 × 8,562.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,091.52x = 129,719,990.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,719,990.94/10,091.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,854.36

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