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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,177.20, 15,266.88 and 7,981.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,177.20, 15,266.88 and 7,981.92 is: 11,973.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,177.20 : 15,266.88 = 7,981.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,177.20/15,266.88 = 7,981.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,177.20x = 15,266.88 × 7,981.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,177.20x = 121,859,014.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,859,014.81/10,177.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,973.73

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