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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,969.43, 15,127.02 and 10,058.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,969.43, 15,127.02 and 10,058.78 is: 13,871.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,969.43 : 15,127.02 = 10,058.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,969.43/15,127.02 = 10,058.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,969.43x = 15,127.02 × 10,058.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,969.43x = 152,159,404.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,159,404.05/10,969.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,871.23

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