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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,109.92, 15,151.92 and 8,165.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,109.92, 15,151.92 and 8,165.92 is: 12,238.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,109.92 : 15,151.92 = 8,165.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,109.92/15,151.92 = 8,165.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,109.92x = 15,151.92 × 8,165.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,109.92x = 123,729,366.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,729,366.57/10,109.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,238.41

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