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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,952.33, 15,109.71 and 8,087.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,952.33, 15,109.71 and 8,087.90 is: 11,157.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,952.33 : 15,109.71 = 8,087.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,952.33/15,109.71 = 8,087.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,952.33x = 15,109.71 × 8,087.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,952.33x = 122,205,747.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,205,747.96/10,952.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,157.97

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