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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,268.40, 15,406.20 and 9,908.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,268.40, 15,406.20 and 9,908.40 is: 14,866.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,268.40 : 15,406.20 = 9,908.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,268.40/15,406.20 = 9,908.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,268.40x = 15,406.20 × 9,908.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,268.40x = 152,650,792.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,650,792.08/10,268.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,866.07

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