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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,128.24, 15,119.08 and 8,750.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,128.24, 15,119.08 and 8,750.43 is: 13,062.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,128.24 : 15,119.08 = 8,750.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,128.24/15,119.08 = 8,750.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,128.24x = 15,119.08 × 8,750.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,128.24x = 132,298,451.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,298,451.20/10,128.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,062.33

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