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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,957.87, 15,102.61 and 8,727.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,957.87, 15,102.61 and 8,727.13 is: 12,028.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,957.87 : 15,102.61 = 8,727.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,957.87/15,102.61 = 8,727.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,957.87x = 15,102.61 × 8,727.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,957.87x = 131,802,440.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,802,440.81/10,957.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,028.11

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