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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,204.03, 15,291.67 and 8,114.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,204.03, 15,291.67 and 8,114.77 is: 12,160.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,204.03 : 15,291.67 = 8,114.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,204.03/15,291.67 = 8,114.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,204.03x = 15,291.67 × 8,114.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,204.03x = 124,088,384.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,088,384.97/10,204.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,160.72

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