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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,301.20, 15,430.20 and 8,573.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,301.20, 15,430.20 and 8,573.20 is: 12,841.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,301.20 : 15,430.20 = 8,573.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,301.20/15,430.20 = 8,573.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,301.20x = 15,430.20 × 8,573.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,301.20x = 132,286,190.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,286,190.64/10,301.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,841.82

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