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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,246.92, 15,366.54 and 8,081.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,246.92, 15,366.54 and 8,081.16 is: 12,118.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,246.92 : 15,366.54 = 8,081.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,246.92/15,366.54 = 8,081.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,246.92x = 15,366.54 × 8,081.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,246.92x = 124,179,468.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,179,468.39/10,246.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,118.71

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