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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,135.62, 15,191.28 and 8,570.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,135.62, 15,191.28 and 8,570.70 is: 12,845.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,135.62 : 15,191.28 = 8,570.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,135.62/15,191.28 = 8,570.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,135.62x = 15,191.28 × 8,570.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,135.62x = 130,199,903.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,199,903.50/10,135.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,845.78

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