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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,212.96, 15,293.52 and 8,156.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,212.96, 15,293.52 and 8,156.64 is: 12,214.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,212.96 : 15,293.52 = 8,156.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,212.96/15,293.52 = 8,156.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,212.96x = 15,293.52 × 8,156.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,212.96x = 124,743,736.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,743,736.97/10,212.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,214.26

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