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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,251.40, 15,405.90 and 8,984.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,251.40, 15,405.90 and 8,984.20 is: 13,501.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,251.40 : 15,405.90 = 8,984.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,251.40/15,405.90 = 8,984.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,251.40x = 15,405.90 × 8,984.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,251.40x = 138,409,686.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,409,686.78/10,251.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,501.54

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