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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,148.07, 15,256.41 and 8,197.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,148.07, 15,256.41 and 8,197.80 is: 12,324.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,148.07 : 15,256.41 = 8,197.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,148.07/15,256.41 = 8,197.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,148.07x = 15,256.41 × 8,197.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,148.07x = 125,068,997.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,068,997.90/10,148.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,324.41

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