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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,068.80, 15,107.52 and 6,552.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,068.80, 15,107.52 and 6,552.32 is: 9,831.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,068.80 : 15,107.52 = 6,552.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,068.80/15,107.52 = 6,552.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,068.80x = 15,107.52 × 6,552.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,068.80x = 98,989,305.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,989,305.45/10,068.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,831.29

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