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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,242.20, 15,348.87 and 8,152.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,242.20, 15,348.87 and 8,152.91 is: 12,217.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,242.20 : 15,348.87 = 8,152.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,242.20/15,348.87 = 8,152.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,242.20x = 15,348.87 × 8,152.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,242.20x = 125,137,955.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,137,955.71/10,242.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,217.88

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