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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,226.70, 15,340.05 and 8,930.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,226.70, 15,340.05 and 8,930.70 is: 13,396.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,226.70 : 15,340.05 = 8,930.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,226.70/15,340.05 = 8,930.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,226.70x = 15,340.05 × 8,930.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,226.70x = 136,997,384.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,997,384.54/10,226.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,396.05

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