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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,107.20, 15,160.80 and 6,802.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,107.20, 15,160.80 and 6,802.40 is: 10,203.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,107.20 : 15,160.80 = 6,802.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,107.20/15,160.80 = 6,802.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,107.20x = 15,160.80 × 6,802.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,107.20x = 103,129,825.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,129,825.92/10,107.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,203.60

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