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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,060.80, 15,081.60 and 7,838.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,060.80, 15,081.60 and 7,838.40 is: 11,750.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,060.80 : 15,081.60 = 7,838.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,060.80/15,081.60 = 7,838.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,060.80x = 15,081.60 × 7,838.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,060.80x = 118,215,613.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,215,613.44/10,060.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,750.12

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