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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,146, 15,197.83 and 8,160.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,146, 15,197.83 and 8,160.90 is: 12,224.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,146 : 15,197.83 = 8,160.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,146/15,197.83 = 8,160.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,146x = 15,197.83 × 8,160.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,146x = 124,027,970.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,027,970.85/10,146
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,224.32

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