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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,204.80, 15,307.20 and 8,908.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,204.80, 15,307.20 and 8,908.80 is: 13,363.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,204.80 : 15,307.20 = 8,908.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,204.80/15,307.20 = 8,908.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,204.80x = 15,307.20 × 8,908.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,204.80x = 136,368,783.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,368,783.36/10,204.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,363.20

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