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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,053.20, 15,079.80 and 7,461.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,053.20, 15,079.80 and 7,461.20 is: 11,191.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,053.20 : 15,079.80 = 7,461.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,053.20/15,079.80 = 7,461.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,053.20x = 15,079.80 × 7,461.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,053.20x = 112,513,403.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,513,403.76/10,053.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,191.80

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