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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,206.41, 15,295.23 and 8,117.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,206.41, 15,295.23 and 8,117.15 is: 12,164.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,206.41 : 15,295.23 = 8,117.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,206.41/15,295.23 = 8,117.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,206.41x = 15,295.23 × 8,117.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,206.41x = 124,153,599.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,153,599.72/10,206.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,164.28

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