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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,090.80, 15,114.60 and 8,996.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,090.80, 15,114.60 and 8,996.40 is: 13,475.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,090.80 : 15,114.60 = 8,996.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,090.80/15,114.60 = 8,996.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,090.80x = 15,114.60 × 8,996.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,090.80x = 135,976,987.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,976,987.44/10,090.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,475.34

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