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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,206.80, 15,310.20 and 8,910.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,206.80, 15,310.20 and 8,910.80 is: 13,366.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,206.80 : 15,310.20 = 8,910.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,206.80/15,310.20 = 8,910.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,206.80x = 15,310.20 × 8,910.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,206.80x = 136,426,130.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,426,130.16/10,206.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,366.20

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