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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,124.70, 15,180.45 and 9,087.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,124.70, 15,180.45 and 9,087.90 is: 13,625.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,124.70 : 15,180.45 = 9,087.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,124.70/15,180.45 = 9,087.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,124.70x = 15,180.45 × 9,087.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,124.70x = 137,958,411.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,958,411.56/10,124.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,625.93

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