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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,999.02, 15,158.80 and 8,010.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,999.02, 15,158.80 and 8,010.12 is: 11,039.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,999.02 : 15,158.80 = 8,010.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,999.02/15,158.80 = 8,010.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,999.02x = 15,158.80 × 8,010.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,999.02x = 121,423,807.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,423,807.06/10,999.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,039.51

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