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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,975.30, 15,158.97 and 8,744.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,975.30, 15,158.97 and 8,744.74 is: 12,078.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,975.30 : 15,158.97 = 8,744.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,975.30/15,158.97 = 8,744.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,975.30x = 15,158.97 × 8,744.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,975.30x = 132,561,251.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,561,251.32/10,975.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,078.14

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