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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,119.07, 15,184.70 and 8,046.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,119.07, 15,184.70 and 8,046.28 is: 12,074.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,119.07 : 15,184.70 = 8,046.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,119.07/15,184.70 = 8,046.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,119.07x = 15,184.70 × 8,046.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,119.07x = 122,180,347.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,180,347.92/10,119.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,074.27

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