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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,135.58, 15,136.82 and 8,638.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,135.58, 15,136.82 and 8,638.85 is: 12,901.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,135.58 : 15,136.82 = 8,638.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,135.58/15,136.82 = 8,638.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,135.58x = 15,136.82 × 8,638.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,135.58x = 130,764,717.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,764,717.46/10,135.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,901.56

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