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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,130.05, 15,145.12 and 8,587.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,130.05, 15,145.12 and 8,587.27 is: 12,838.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,130.05 : 15,145.12 = 8,587.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,130.05/15,145.12 = 8,587.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,130.05x = 15,145.12 × 8,587.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,130.05x = 130,055,234.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,055,234.62/10,130.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,838.56

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