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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,402.80, 15,604.20 and 8,977.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,402.80, 15,604.20 and 8,977.20 is: 13,465.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,402.80 : 15,604.20 = 8,977.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,402.80/15,604.20 = 8,977.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,402.80x = 15,604.20 × 8,977.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,402.80x = 140,082,024.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,082,024.24/10,402.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,465.80

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