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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,104.88, 15,191.52 and 8,050.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,104.88, 15,191.52 and 8,050.72 is: 12,103.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,104.88 : 15,191.52 = 8,050.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,104.88/15,191.52 = 8,050.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,104.88x = 15,191.52 × 8,050.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,104.88x = 122,302,673.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,302,673.89/10,104.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,103.33

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