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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,109.20, 15,163.80 and 7,484.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,109.20, 15,163.80 and 7,484.80 is: 11,227.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,109.20 : 15,163.80 = 7,484.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,109.20/15,163.80 = 7,484.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,109.20x = 15,163.80 × 7,484.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,109.20x = 113,498,010.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,498,010.24/10,109.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,227.20

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