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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,105.20, 15,157.80 and 7,999.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,105.20, 15,157.80 and 7,999.20 is: 11,998.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,105.20 : 15,157.80 = 7,999.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,105.20/15,157.80 = 7,999.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,105.20x = 15,157.80 × 7,999.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,105.20x = 121,250,273.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,250,273.76/10,105.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,998.80

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