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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,232.80, 15,349.20 and 8,580.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,232.80, 15,349.20 and 8,580.40 is: 12,870.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,232.80 : 15,349.20 = 8,580.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,232.80/15,349.20 = 8,580.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,232.80x = 15,349.20 × 8,580.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,232.80x = 131,702,275.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,702,275.68/10,232.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,870.60

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