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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,348.80, 15,490.80 and 8,145.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,348.80, 15,490.80 and 8,145.60 is: 12,192.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,348.80 : 15,490.80 = 8,145.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,348.80/15,490.80 = 8,145.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,348.80x = 15,490.80 × 8,145.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,348.80x = 126,181,860.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,181,860.48/10,348.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,192.90

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