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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,138.80, 15,179.40 and 8,986.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,138.80, 15,179.40 and 8,986.80 is: 13,454.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,138.80 : 15,179.40 = 8,986.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,138.80/15,179.40 = 8,986.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,138.80x = 15,179.40 × 8,986.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,138.80x = 136,414,231.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,414,231.92/10,138.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,454.67

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