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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,196.36, 15,225.48 and 8,092.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,196.36, 15,225.48 and 8,092.76 is: 12,084.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,196.36 : 15,225.48 = 8,092.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,196.36/15,225.48 = 8,092.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,196.36x = 15,225.48 × 8,092.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,196.36x = 123,216,155.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,216,155.52/10,196.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,084.33

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