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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,912.60, 15,306.80 and 10,912.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,912.60, 15,306.80 and 10,912.60 is: 15,306.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,912.60 : 15,306.80 = 10,912.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,912.60/15,306.80 = 10,912.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,912.60x = 15,306.80 × 10,912.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,912.60x = 167,036,985.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,036,985.68/10,912.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,306.80

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