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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,261.87, 15,375.12 and 8,014.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,261.87, 15,375.12 and 8,014.93 is: 12,008.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,261.87 : 15,375.12 = 8,014.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,261.87/15,375.12 = 8,014.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,261.87x = 15,375.12 × 8,014.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,261.87x = 123,230,510.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,230,510.54/10,261.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,008.58

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