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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,380.40, 15,570.60 and 9,926.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,380.40, 15,570.60 and 9,926.80 is: 14,890.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,380.40 : 15,570.60 = 9,926.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,380.40/15,570.60 = 9,926.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,380.40x = 15,570.60 × 9,926.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,380.40x = 154,566,232.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,566,232.08/10,380.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,890.20

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