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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,210.56, 15,306.96 and 8,660.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,210.56, 15,306.96 and 8,660.64 is: 12,983.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,210.56 : 15,306.96 = 8,660.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,210.56/15,306.96 = 8,660.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,210.56x = 15,306.96 × 8,660.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,210.56x = 132,568,070.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,568,070.05/10,210.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,983.43

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