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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,273.38, 15,395.13 and 8,183.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,273.38, 15,395.13 and 8,183.94 is: 12,264.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,273.38 : 15,395.13 = 8,183.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,273.38/15,395.13 = 8,183.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,273.38x = 15,395.13 × 8,183.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,273.38x = 125,992,820.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,992,820.21/10,273.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,264.01

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