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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,137.06, 15,155.60 and 8,594.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,137.06, 15,155.60 and 8,594.28 is: 12,849.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,137.06 : 15,155.60 = 8,594.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,137.06/15,155.60 = 8,594.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,137.06x = 15,155.60 × 8,594.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,137.06x = 130,251,469.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,251,469.97/10,137.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,849.04

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