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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,236.80, 15,355.20 and 8,122.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,236.80, 15,355.20 and 8,122.70 is: 12,184.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,236.80 : 15,355.20 = 8,122.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,236.80/15,355.20 = 8,122.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,236.80x = 15,355.20 × 8,122.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,236.80x = 124,725,683.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,725,683.04/10,236.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,184.05

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