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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,226.80, 15,330.60 and 8,004.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,226.80, 15,330.60 and 8,004.40 is: 11,999.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,226.80 : 15,330.60 = 8,004.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,226.80/15,330.60 = 8,004.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,226.80x = 15,330.60 × 8,004.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,226.80x = 122,712,254.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,712,254.64/10,226.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,999.09

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