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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,158.12, 15,210.48 and 8,173.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,158.12, 15,210.48 and 8,173.20 is: 12,238.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,158.12 : 15,210.48 = 8,173.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,158.12/15,210.48 = 8,173.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,158.12x = 15,210.48 × 8,173.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,158.12x = 124,318,295.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,318,295.14/10,158.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,238.32

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