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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,108.66, 15,109.58 and 8,781.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,108.66, 15,109.58 and 8,781.88 is: 13,126.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,108.66 : 15,109.58 = 8,781.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,108.66/15,109.58 = 8,781.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,108.66x = 15,109.58 × 8,781.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,108.66x = 132,690,518.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,690,518.41/10,108.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,126.42

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