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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,155.60, 15,233.40 and 7,369.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,155.60, 15,233.40 and 7,369.20 is: 11,053.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,155.60 : 15,233.40 = 7,369.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,155.60/15,233.40 = 7,369.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,155.60x = 15,233.40 × 7,369.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,155.60x = 112,257,971.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,257,971.28/10,155.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,053.80

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