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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,154.78, 15,158.61 and 8,776.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,154.78, 15,158.61 and 8,776.97 is: 13,101.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,154.78 : 15,158.61 = 8,776.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,154.78/15,158.61 = 8,776.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,154.78x = 15,158.61 × 8,776.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,154.78x = 133,046,621.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,046,621.33/10,154.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,101.87

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