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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,197.92, 15,227.86 and 8,094.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,197.92, 15,227.86 and 8,094.32 is: 12,086.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,197.92 : 15,227.86 = 8,094.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,197.92/15,227.86 = 8,094.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,197.92x = 15,227.86 × 8,094.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,197.92x = 123,259,171.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,259,171.76/10,197.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,086.70

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