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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,425.24, 15,607.62 and 8,109.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,425.24, 15,607.62 and 8,109.72 is: 12,141.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,425.24 : 15,607.62 = 8,109.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,425.24/15,607.62 = 8,109.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,425.24x = 15,607.62 × 8,109.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,425.24x = 126,573,428.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,573,428.07/10,425.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,141.06

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