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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,204.20, 15,306.30 and 8,908.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,204.20, 15,306.30 and 8,908.20 is: 13,362.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,204.20 : 15,306.30 = 8,908.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,204.20/15,306.30 = 8,908.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,204.20x = 15,306.30 × 8,908.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,204.20x = 136,351,581.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,351,581.66/10,204.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,362.30

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