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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,101.20, 15,151.80 and 7,476.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,101.20, 15,151.80 and 7,476.80 is: 11,215.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,101.20 : 15,151.80 = 7,476.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,101.20/15,151.80 = 7,476.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,101.20x = 15,151.80 × 7,476.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,101.20x = 113,286,978.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,286,978.24/10,101.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,215.20

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