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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,016.80, 15,028.80 and 4,175.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,016.80, 15,028.80 and 4,175.20 is: 6,264.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,016.80 : 15,028.80 = 4,175.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,016.80/15,028.80 = 4,175.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,016.80x = 15,028.80 × 4,175.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,016.80x = 62,748,245.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,748,245.76/10,016.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,264.30

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