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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,747.32, 16,045.75 and 10,088.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,747.32, 16,045.75 and 10,088.12 is: 15,061.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,747.32 : 16,045.75 = 10,088.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,747.32/16,045.75 = 10,088.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,747.32x = 16,045.75 × 10,088.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,747.32x = 161,871,451.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,871,451.49/10,747.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,061.56

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