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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,115.68, 15,102.92 and 8,727.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,115.68, 15,102.92 and 8,727.52 is: 13,030.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,115.68 : 15,102.92 = 8,727.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,115.68/15,102.92 = 8,727.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,115.68x = 15,102.92 × 8,727.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,115.68x = 131,811,036.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,811,036.36/10,115.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,030.37

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