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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,100.56, 15,131.40 and 8,253.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,100.56, 15,131.40 and 8,253.76 is: 12,364.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,100.56 : 15,131.40 = 8,253.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,100.56/15,131.40 = 8,253.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,100.56x = 15,131.40 × 8,253.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,100.56x = 124,890,944.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,890,944.06/10,100.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,364.75

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