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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,137.24, 15,132.52 and 8,759.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,137.24, 15,132.52 and 8,759.44 is: 13,075.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,137.24 : 15,132.52 = 8,759.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,137.24/15,132.52 = 8,759.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,137.24x = 15,132.52 × 8,759.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,137.24x = 132,552,400.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,552,400.99/10,137.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,075.79

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