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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,266.20, 15,373.70 and 8,218.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,266.20, 15,373.70 and 8,218.20 is: 12,306.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,266.20 : 15,373.70 = 8,218.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,266.20/15,373.70 = 8,218.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,266.20x = 15,373.70 × 8,218.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,266.20x = 126,344,141.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,344,141.34/10,266.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,306.81

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