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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,409.92, 15,607.60 and 8,776.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,409.92, 15,607.60 and 8,776.96 is: 13,159.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,409.92 : 15,607.60 = 8,776.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,409.92/15,607.60 = 8,776.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,409.92x = 15,607.60 × 8,776.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,409.92x = 136,987,280.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,987,280.90/10,409.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,159.30

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