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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,381.80, 15,540.30 and 8,178.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,381.80, 15,540.30 and 8,178.60 is: 12,242.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,381.80 : 15,540.30 = 8,178.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,381.80/15,540.30 = 8,178.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,381.80x = 15,540.30 × 8,178.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,381.80x = 127,097,897.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,097,897.58/10,381.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,242.38

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