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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,356.20, 15,534.30 and 8,946.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,356.20, 15,534.30 and 8,946.80 is: 13,420.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,356.20 : 15,534.30 = 8,946.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,356.20/15,534.30 = 8,946.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,356.20x = 15,534.30 × 8,946.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,356.20x = 138,982,275.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,982,275.24/10,356.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,420.20

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