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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,134.60, 15,201.90 and 8,312.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,134.60, 15,201.90 and 8,312.10 is: 12,468.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,134.60 : 15,201.90 = 8,312.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,134.60/15,201.90 = 8,312.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,134.60x = 15,201.90 × 8,312.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,134.60x = 126,359,712.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,359,712.99/10,134.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,468.15

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