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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,141.38, 15,176.43 and 8,771.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,141.38, 15,176.43 and 8,771.94 is: 13,127.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,141.38 : 15,176.43 = 8,771.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,141.38/15,176.43 = 8,771.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,141.38x = 15,176.43 × 8,771.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,141.38x = 133,126,733.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,126,733.37/10,141.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,127.08

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