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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,010.80, 15,052.65 and 9,792.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,010.80, 15,052.65 and 9,792.10 is: 14,723.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,010.80 : 15,052.65 = 9,792.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,010.80/15,052.65 = 9,792.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,010.80x = 15,052.65 × 9,792.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,010.80x = 147,397,054.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,397,054.07/10,010.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,723.80

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