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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,202.80, 15,304.20 and 9,182.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,202.80, 15,304.20 and 9,182.20 is: 13,773.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,202.80 : 15,304.20 = 9,182.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,202.80/15,304.20 = 9,182.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,202.80x = 15,304.20 × 9,182.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,202.80x = 140,526,225.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,526,225.24/10,202.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,773.30

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