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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,117.11, 15,149.07 and 8,132.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,117.11, 15,149.07 and 8,132.20 is: 12,176.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,117.11 : 15,149.07 = 8,132.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,117.11/15,149.07 = 8,132.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,117.11x = 15,149.07 × 8,132.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,117.11x = 123,195,267.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,195,267.05/10,117.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,176.92

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