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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,062.80, 15,065.40 and 8,910.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,062.80, 15,065.40 and 8,910.80 is: 13,340.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,062.80 : 15,065.40 = 8,910.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,062.80/15,065.40 = 8,910.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,062.80x = 15,065.40 × 8,910.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,062.80x = 134,244,766.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,244,766.32/10,062.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,340.70

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