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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,205.40, 15,308.10 and 8,601.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,205.40, 15,308.10 and 8,601.60 is: 12,902.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,205.40 : 15,308.10 = 8,601.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,205.40/15,308.10 = 8,601.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,205.40x = 15,308.10 × 8,601.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,205.40x = 131,674,152.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,674,152.96/10,205.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,902.40

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