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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,190.16, 15,272.99 and 8,849.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,190.16, 15,272.99 and 8,849.16 is: 13,263.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,190.16 : 15,272.99 = 8,849.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,190.16/15,272.99 = 8,849.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,190.16x = 15,272.99 × 8,849.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,190.16x = 135,153,087.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,153,087.94/10,190.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,263.10

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