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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,200.91, 15,286.99 and 8,111.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,200.91, 15,286.99 and 8,111.64 is: 12,156.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,200.91 : 15,286.99 = 8,111.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,200.91/15,286.99 = 8,111.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,200.91x = 15,286.99 × 8,111.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,200.91x = 124,002,559.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,002,559.56/10,200.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,156.03

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