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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,211.40, 15,330.05 and 8,682.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,211.40, 15,330.05 and 8,682.12 is: 13,034.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,211.40 : 15,330.05 = 8,682.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,211.40/15,330.05 = 8,682.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,211.40x = 15,330.05 × 8,682.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,211.40x = 133,097,333.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,097,333.71/10,211.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,034.19

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